Nepali boy name
Lal name meaning
लाल
Say it: LAAL/laːl/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Hindi
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #370
Meaning of Lal
Red; also a beloved son or darling child.
नेपालीमा: लाल शब्दको अर्थ रातो हुन्छ। यसले प्यारो छोरा वा मायालु सन्तानलाई पनि जनाउँछ, त्यसैले यो मायालु नाम हो।
About the name Lal
Lal holds both a vivid colour and an affectionate meaning: red, or a beloved son or darling child. This Hindi name has a warm feeling rooted in love, making it appealing if you favour a short name with tenderness behind it. Just 3 letters long, it is pronounced LAAL in one sustained syllable. Lal is less common at #370 among boy names in our sample. Compare Lalu for a related affectionate form, or the rhyming Khushilal and Ramlal for longer choices.
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Lal at a glance
| Name | Lal |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | लाल also लल, ल़ल |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Hindi |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | L · ल |
| Length | 3 letters · 1 syllable · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #370 among boy names (14 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Famous people named Lal
- Krishna Lal Adhikari · b. 1888
Nepali author
- Lal Babu Pandit
Madhesi-Dalit Nepalese politician
- Lal Prasad Sawa Limbu
Nepali politician
- Lal Bahadur Rawal · b. 1963
Nepalese politician
- Lal Bahadur Lamteri
Nepalese soldier
- Lal Babu Raut
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Lal Badhur Gurung
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Lal Badhur Ghale
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Lal Bahadur Rawal
Member of Parliament of Nepal
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Manoj♂मनोजBorn of the mind
- Milan♂मिलनUnion, meeting or coming together of people
- Madan♂मदनKamadeva, god of love
- Sajan♂साजनBeloved, dear one
- Prem♂प्रेमLove, affection
- Sanam♂सनमBeloved, dear one
- Anurag♂अनुरागLove, affection, attachment
- Raman♂रमणDelightful, pleasing
- Pappu♂पप्पुAffectionate nickname for a young boy
- Muna♂♀मुनाBud or sprout in Nepali
- Radha♂♀राधाProsperity, success
- Pritam♂प्रितमMost beloved
Names that sound like Lal
- Lalu♂लालुDarling, beloved child
- Lav♂लवSon of Lord Rama and Sita
- Lil♂लिलDivine play or pastime
- Lab♂लवSon of Lord Rama and Sita
- Lalit♂ललितBeautiful, graceful, charming and playful
- Lok♂लोकWorld, people or realm
- Lila♂लीलाDivine play or pastime
- Lava♂लावाSon of Lord Rama and Sita
- Laba♂लवाSon of Lord Rama and Sita
- Lalan♂ललनFondling, caressing
- Lawa♂लवSon of Lord Rama and Sita
- Lov♂लभOr Love
Lal in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐮𑐵𑐮 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒪𑒰𑒪 |
| Bengali | লাল |
| Gujarati | લાલ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀮𑀸𑀮 |
| IAST romanization | lāl |
FAQ about the name Lal
What is the meaning of Lal?
Lal means: Red; also a beloved son or darling child. (नेपालीमा: रातो, प्यारो छोरा)
Is Lal a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Lal in Nepali?
Lal is written लाल in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written लल or ल़ल.
How do you pronounce Lal?
Lal is pronounced LAAL (IPA: /laːl/).
What is the origin of the name Lal?
Lal is of Hindi origin.
How popular is the name Lal?
Lal ranks #370 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Lal?
Notable people named Lal include Krishna Lal Adhikari (Nepali author); Lal Babu Pandit (Madhesi-Dalit Nepalese politician); Lal Prasad Sawa Limbu (Nepali politician).