Luul
Luul is a Muslim girl name of Somali form of Arabic luʾluʾ origin, meaning “A single pearl”.
| Meaning | A single pearl |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Somali form of Arabic luʾluʾ |
| Written as | لؤلؤ |
| Pronunciation | LOOL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya |
Meaning and origin of Luul
Luul is the Somali word for pearl, taken from the Arabic lu'lu'. Somali writes long vowels by doubling them, so the name is said with a single long 'oo' sound. It is a classic name for Somali girls and is often used with other names, as in Luul Ahmed. The Arabic names Lulu and Lulwa share the same pearl meaning.
Is Luul a Muslim name?
Luul comes from the Arabic for pearl, a word found in 'From both of them emerge pearl and coral' (Quran 55:22).
How popular is Luul?
Somali families use it widely in Somalia, Somaliland, Kenya, Djibouti and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Luul
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Spellings and variants of Luul
Names similar to Luul
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Luul mean?
Luul means 'A single pearl'. It is of Somali form of Arabic luʾluʾ origin.
Is Luul a Muslim name?
Luul comes from the Arabic for pearl, a word found in 'From both of them emerge pearl and coral' (Quran 55:22).
How do you pronounce Luul?
Luul is pronounced LOOL.
Is Luul a boy or girl name?
Luul is usually a girl name.