girl · Sotho

Lerato

/LE-ra-to/

Meaning: Love

Lerato at a glance

Meaning: Love
Origin: Sotho
Religion: Christian
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: LE-ra-to
Syllables: 3
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Leraato, Lerat, Leratto, Leraat, Leraatto, Leratoni

Lucky details for Lerato

Number: 4
Color: Electric Blue
Stone: Blue Sapphire
Flower: Hydrangea
Day: Saturday
Planet: Uranus
Zodiac: Aquarius
Metal: Lead

Lerato is a Sotho name meaning “love”. Parents choose Lerato for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with practical, inventive, quietly unconventional. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Lerato reduce to 4, a number linked with Uranus and with people who are reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last.

Numerology

Chaldean value 4 — Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional.

Personality

Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional

Positive Traits

Reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last

Negative Traits

Resists sudden change and can be blunt when rushed

Career Suggestions

Engineering, technology, architecture, logistics, research

Nicknames

Lera Leri Lery Ley

Middle Names

Lavanya Laoorra Leseddin

Sibling Names

Neo Thabon Toomeloya Tshepoy

Compatible Names

Lethabo Leraatto Leboyiya Bonoloyah Boeetumello Reneilweia

FAQs about the name Lerato

What does the name Lerato mean?

Lerato means “love” and comes from a Sotho root.

Is Lerato a boy or girl name?

Lerato is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Lerato?

Lerato is pronounced LE-ra-to (3 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Lerato?

The lucky number for Lerato is 4, ruled by Uranus.

What are good nicknames for Lerato?

Popular short forms include Lera, Leri, Lery, Ley.