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Tallulah

tuh-LOO-luh

Tallulah is a girl’s name of Native American origin, meaning “Tallulah is believed to be a Choctaw Native American name meaning 'leaping water' or 'waterfall'.”. It currently ranks #815 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2023.

Letters8
Syllables3
OriginNative American

What Tallulah Means

Tallulah is believed to be a Choctaw Native American name meaning 'leaping water' or 'waterfall'.

The Story of Tallulah

Imagine a name that sounds like laughter echoing from a hidden waterfall, a name that carries the wild energy of rushing water.

Tallulah is whispered to originate from the Choctaw language, carrying the evocative meaning 'leaping water' or 'waterfall'. This name’s journey is not one of ancient empires, but of the enduring spirit of the land itself, resonating with the power and grace of nature's flow. It evokes images of untamed rivers and cascading falls, connecting your child to a primal, vibrant force.

When you first say 'Tallulah' aloud, you might feel a surge of energy, like the rush of cool water over your hands. It’s a name that promises a daughter full of life, someone who will move through the world with a vivacious spirit and a captivating charm. You can picture her laughter, bright and clear as a mountain stream, filling every room she enters.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress of stage and screen

Personality Traits

VivaciousDramaticCharmingUnique

Peak Year

#342 in 2023

Total Births

3,819

First Recorded

1917

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