Lawal

Lawal is a boy's name of African origin meaning “first.”

Lawal at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
“first”

About the name Lawal

Lawal belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “first” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

Lawal does not appear in US Social Security records, which publish every name given to at least five babies in a year. That says nothing about its standing at home — many of the world's best-loved names are simply rare in America.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lawal mean?

Lawal means “first” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Lawal a boy or girl name?

Lawal is a boy name.

What origin is the name Lawal?

Lawal comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Lawal?

Lawal does not appear in US Social Security records, which list every name given to at least five babies in a year since 1880. It may still be familiar in its home tradition.

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