Lulu

Lulu has two distinct origins. In English and German contexts it arose as a pet form of names beginning with Lu, particularly Louise and its variants, which derive ultimately from the Old High German elements hluod meaning fame and wig meaning war or warrior. In Arabic tradition Lulu is an independent given name meaning pearls, reflecting a long-standing poetic association between pearls and feminine beauty in classical Arab culture. Related forms include Louise, Luise, and Louisa.