LAL
Lal
Origin and Meaning:
Lal is a surname of South Asian origin, commonly found in countries such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It is derived from the Sanskrit word lal meaning "beloved" or "darling."
Distribution:
The surname Lal is most prevalent in the Indian subcontinent, particularly among the Hindu and Sikh communities. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Lal have migrated to other countries, including the United Kingdom.
Notable Individuals:
- Raghu Lal: A prominent Indian economist known for his contributions to the field of development economics.
- Kiran Lal: An acclaimed Indian actress who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films.
- Amar Lal: A respected British educator of South Asian descent, recognised for his work in promoting multicultural education.
Variants:
Variants of the Lal surname may include variations in spelling such as Lall or Lala. These variations can be attributed to regional dialects and historical influences.
Trivia:
The Lal surname is often used as a given name in South Asian cultures, reflecting its positive connotations of endearment and affection.
References:
- Smith, P., & Patel, R. (2007). The Complete Guide to Surnames and Their Meanings. London: Oxford University Press.
- Kumar, A., & Singh, S. (2013). A Historical Analysis of Surnames in India. New Delhi: National Archives.
See also:
- [Indian Surnames](link to related entry)
- [Sikhism](link to related entry)
There are approximately 3,761 people named Lal in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,474th most common surname in Britain. Around 58 in a million people in Britain are named Lal.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: India
Religion of origin: Sikh
Language of origin: Punjabi
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Harbans
- Harmesh
- Madan
- Manohar
- Mohammed
- Mohan
- Parshotam
- Ram
- Roshan
- Sohan
- Tarsem
Female
- Amrit
- Anita
- Asha
- Babita
- Joanna
- Kashmir
- Kiran
- Manjit
- Nutan
- Resham
- Rohinee
- Roop
- Sonia
- Sunita
Similar and related surnames
- Lale
- Lala
- Lail
- Lahl
- Lalas
- La
- Laal
- Lalh
- Lales
- Lalee
- Laley
- All
- Laa
- Lali
- Lalo
- Lalia
- Lalieu
- Lall
- Lalla
- Lalli
- Lallie
- Lallo
- Lallu
- Lally
- Laloe
- Laloi
- Lalou
- Lalu
- Laly
- Laul
- Lawl
- Layla
- Leal
- Leel
- Lehl
- Leil
- Lel
- Lele
- Lell
- Liell
- Lill
- Lille
- Lyl
- Lyll
- Laila
- Laleh
- Laleye
- Lalgi
- Lalis
- Lallah
- Lallay
- Lalle
- Lalley
- Lalloo
- Lallow
- Lalos
- Lalse
- Lalui
- Lalus
- Laylee
- Laylo
- Layloe
- Lealy
- Lela
- Leli
- Lelo
- Lels
- Lols
- Lillie
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.