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Origin: Modern

Meaning: Month on the Hebrew calendar; Hasten; Leaping waters; Princess of abundance

Alula is a cute and quirky girl’s name that also happens to be a palindrome. The origins of this moniker are truly mysterious, but there are many theories as to how it came to be. Alula is possibly a respelling of Elula—chosen by Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen for their second daughter—which is a month on the Hebrew calendar. It could also come from the Chamorro language, signifying “hasten.” Alternatively, Alula may be a softer version of Tallulah. In Native American Choctaw, Tallulah means “leaping waters,” with roots in a river and waterfall in the state of Georgia. There is also an Irish link to Tuilelaith that carries the folk meaning “princess of abundance.” Other than plenty of broad vowel sounds, baby Alula will be lucky to have a life filled with love and care from you. No matter what inspires you to bestow this name on your little majesty, they are sure to explore their origins as they grow.