Name meaning
Lot
may mean “veil, covering”
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Dutch, English, Jewish
- Say it
- LOT
- Letters
- 3
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Lot is the nephew of Abraham who escaped the destruction of Sodom; his wife turned into a pillar of salt when she looked back. His name may mean covering. In Dutch, Lot is also a girls' short form of Charlotte.
Roots
From Hebrew Lōṭ (covering, veil).
Where it is used
Charlotte is unrelated.
Lot name FAQ
What does the name Lot mean?
Lot may mean “veil, covering”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Hebrew Lōṭ (covering, veil).
Where does the name Lot come from?
Lot is of Hebrew origin. Today it is used in Dutch, English, Jewish families.
How do you pronounce Lot?
Lot is usually pronounced LOT.
Is Lot a boy's or a girl's name?
Lot is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.