Lal

Lal is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning “darling.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Lal at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“darling”

About the name Lal

Lal belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “darling” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Lal first appears in Social Security records in 2010 and has been given to 33 babies since 1880. It is a genuinely rare choice in the US.

Lal in US records

First recorded (US)
2010
Total since 1880
33

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lal mean?

Lal means “darling” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Lal a boy or girl name?

Lal is a unisex name.

What origin is the name Lal?

Lal comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Lal?

Lal is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 2010 and has been given to 33 babies since 1880.

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