Lulu
Lulu is the German form of the female given name Lulu.
Lulu is used as a female given name.
Did you know?
- In German theater history, the name Lulu became a shorthand symbol for the 'femme fatale' archetype due to the influence of Frank Wedekind's plays.
- The name 'Lulu' has a significant place in high-art German culture through Alban Berg's expressionist opera, which is known for its extreme musical complexity.
- The name Lulu is an example of 'hypocorism' in German, where the original name Luise is shortened and the ending is repeated to create a sense of endearment.
Examples in context
- Hallo Lulu, möchtest du heute ins Kino gehen?Hi Lulu, would you like to go to the movies today?
- Lulu ist meine beste Freundin.Lulu is my best friend.
- Ich schreibe eine Karte an Lulu.I am writing a card to Lulu.
Example conversation
Felix and Julia are talking about a mutual friend.
- FelixHast du Lulu schon gesehen?Have you seen Lulu yet?
- JuliaNein, ich weiß nicht, wo sie ist.No, I don't know where she is.
- FelixIch glaube, Lulu ist im Garten.I think Lulu is in the garden.
- JuliaDann gehe ich sie jetzt suchen.Then I will go look for her now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Lulu, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.