Lula

Girl's name

Lula is a diminutive of the name Louise, which is of French and German origin, meaning "renowned warrior" or "famous in battle."

Meaning Famous warrior
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 101
Peak year 1921

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Names Starting With L

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Lula da Silva - Brazilian president, political leader
  • Lula Mae Hardaway - Stevie Wonder's mother, songwriter
  • Lula Reed - American R&B singer from the 1950s
  • Lula Washington - Founder of Lula Washington Dance Theatre
  • Lula Belle White - American gospel singer
  • Lula Vollmer - American playwright and screenwriter
  • Lula Carson Smith - Birth name of author Carson McCullers
  • Lula Pena - Portuguese fado singer and songwriter
  • Lula Côrtes - Brazilian musician and artist
  • Lula Ann Bridewell - American blues singer and pianist

Sisters for Lula

Girl names closely related to Lula

Minnie Mamie Bessie Felecia Lakeshia Johnnie Mable Mattie

Brothers for Lula

Boy names closely related to Lula

Channing Elbert Bennie Stevie Willie Cedric Luther Jaylan

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Lula

Aloysius Lewis Lou Louann Louie Louis Louise Lu

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