About Lorelei
The name Lorelei is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two German words: "lore" meaning "luring" or "temptress," and "lei" meaning "rock." Lorelei is often associated with a legendary rock on the Rhine River, and in folklore, it is believed that a beautiful siren named Lorelei would sit on the rock, enchanting sailors with her singing, causing them to crash their ships. Therefore, the name Lorelei is often interpreted as "luring rock" or "temptress of the rock," symbolizing beauty and allure.
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Most individuals with the name Lorelei are female.
The popularity of the name has increased by 2.01% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Lorelei in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lorelei using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.