What origin is the name Lui?

Lui comes from Taiwanese Indigenous naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Lui?

Names from the same taiwanese-indigenous tradition pair naturally with Lui — for example Iang, Tayah, Simi. You can browse more on our taiwanese-indigenous names page.

Lui

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Lui

Lui

Boy

Taiwanese Indigenous

1 syllable

Lui is a Taiwanese Indigenous boy's name meaning "A common name among certain Taiwanese indigenous groups".

Lui is a boy name of Taiwanese Indigenous origin meaning "A common name among certain Taiwanese indigenous groups". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Taiwanese Indigenous
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A common name among certain Taiwanese indigenous groups

Popularity

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Quick answers about Lui

What does Lui mean?

Lui is a boy name of Taiwanese Indigenous origin meaning "A common name among certain Taiwanese indigenous groups".

How popular is Lui?

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Sister names that go with Lui

Iang Tayah Simi Sinay Luta Cigi

How to say Lui

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Lui.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Names with a similar meaning to Lui

Lui means "A common name among certain Taiwanese indigenous groups" — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)