Lulama
Be gentle/patient
GenderUnisexOriginXhosaSay itloo-LAH-mahPopularityFairly known regionally, rare abroad
Pronounced loo-LAH-mah
About the name Lulama
Lulama calls for gentleness and patience, virtues prized in Xhosa upbringing. Its soft, flowing sound matches its tender meaning.
Patient, gentle, and calm under pressure.
Fun fact
'Lulama,' meaning 'to be gentle/settled,' is often invoked in Xhosa lullabies and calming songs.
Nicknames for Lulama
Lula
Variations
LulamileLulamisaLulama-Nkosi
Sibling name ideas
AnathiBuhleLonwabo