Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Lal is an Indo-Iranian surname and given name, which means "darling", "precious", or "beloved", from the Sanskrit lala ("cajoling"). In addition, Lal means "garnet" or "ruby" in Persian, "ruby" in Pashto, and "red" in Hindustani and Bengali. The name Lal may refer to mainly Kayastha as well as used by other communities:
Lal is an Indo-Iranian surname and given name, which means "darling", "precious", or "beloved", from the Sanskrit lala ("cajoling"). In addition, Lal means "garnet" or "ruby" in Persian, "ruby" in Pashto, and "red" in Hindustani and Bengali. The name Lal may refer to mainly Kayastha as well as used by other communities:
Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.
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Root element "Lal" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~33 people named Lal in the US. Peaked in 2013 with 11 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Lal is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 6.
Lal is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 55% male and 45% female.
Approximately 33 people in the United States are named Lal. The name peaked in 2013 with 11 recorded uses.
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