Lale
Fact sheet
- Name
- Lale
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The female first name Lale can be directly translated from Turkish as 'the tulip'. The term has its origin in the Persian word lâle (لاله), which also means 'tulip'.
What does the name Lale mean?
Lale translates from Turkish as 'the tulip'. The origin of the name lies in the Persian word lâle (لاله), which has the same meaning. In the German-speaking world, Lale is also used as a pet form of traditional old German names like Lieselotte. The name is particularly common in Turkey, but it has been increasingly used in German-speaking areas in recent years, independent of Turkish roots. A well-known bearer of the name is the German actress Lale H. Mann. A Persian variant of the name is Laleh.
Where does the name Lale come from?
The name Lale has its roots in the Persian and Turkish languages and means 'the tulip'. The composition of the word is lâle (لاله) for 'tulip' in Persian and lale for 'tulip' in Turkish. The name is common in both German and Turkish languages.
How do you pronounce Lale?
The sound and pronunciation of the name Lale are soft and consist of two syllables. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'La-le' [ˈlaːlə], with the first syllable starting with a long A sound that conveys a pleasant warmth. The second syllable sounds soft and gentle. The clear sequence of sounds gives Lale a feminine and calm note, making it modern, harmonious, and timeless.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Lale is quite popular and currently ranks 727th on the list of the most common female first names. Lale achieved its best ranking in 2011 with 372nd place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 650 times as a first name, placing it 694th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Lale ranks 636th.
Nicknames & pet names
Lala / Lali / Lalia / Lalo / Läil / Nele
Famous people
- Lale Akgün (SPD Member of Parliament)
- Lale Andersen (singer, actress)
- Lale H. Mann (child actress)
- Lale Karci (German actress)
- Lale Muldur (poet from Turkey)
- Lale Yanik (theater actress)
- Lale Yavas (actress from Switzerland)
Frequently asked questions about the name Lale
What does the name Lale mean?
Lale means 'the tulip' in Turkish and has its origin in the Persian word lâle (لاله), which also means 'tulip'.
Where does the name Lale come from?
The name Lale has roots in the Persian and Turkish languages, where it means 'tulip' in both cases.
How popular is the name Lale?
Lale is particularly common in Turkey, but it has also been gaining popularity in German-speaking areas in recent years, independent of Turkish roots.