Lorelei Prev Random Next GenderFemaleOriginGermanicfrom the Rhine RiverGermanTemptress whose singing lures men to destruction; also a rocky cliff on the Rhine River dangerous to boat passageSyllables3ThemesPlaceAlternate Spellings of LoreleiLoralei, Lauralie, Lauralee, Pronunciationl(o)-re-lei Prev Random Next Share this:Tweet Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Tumblr