Lele - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Lele

LAY-lay'LAY-lay'2 syllables
🇰🇪Swahili
Cheerful

MEANING

Loach fish

ORIGIN

African

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Swahili word for a small, slender fish.

CULTURAL NOTES

In some African cultures, the loach fish is associated with adaptability and resilience.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used in African communities to symbolize flexibility and survival.

🇮🇹Italian
Melodic

MEANING

Joyful

ORIGIN

Italian

ETYMOLOGY

A diminutive derived from names like 'Leonardo' or 'Letizia'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used as a nickname in Italian families for a cheerful disposition.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used as a diminutive or affectionate nickname in Italian-speaking regions.

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