Persian

Laleh

Pronounced lah-LEHShare

Meaning: Tulip

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Laleh is the Persian word for tulip. The flower gives this soft, two-syllable name a precise botanical meaning.

Nicknames

  • Lala

Spellings & variants

  • Lale

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Laleh comes from Persian.

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