Lalla (title)
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Lalla (Berber languages: ⵍⴰⵍⵍⴰ) (literally, "lady") is a (tamazight) Amazigh title of respect. The title is a prefix to her given name or personal name, and is used by females usually of noble or royal background. It may also be used to address older women out of respect. Any woman believed to be descended from Muhammad has the title of Lalla. Likewise, any man who is believed to be descended from Muhammad has the title of Sidi or Moulay (Moulay being a higher honorific).[1]
Lalla (title) Media
Portrait of Lalla Salma, former princess consort of Morocco
Essaada palace built by Muhammad V Nasir of Tunisia for his wife Lalla Kmar for her sake
Mausoleum of Lalla Mennana in Tunis.
References
- ↑ Hargraves, Orin. Culture Shock!: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette. Morocco (15 January 2010). ISBN 9789814435895. Retrieved 6 October 2014.