How We Got Our Name Mayalu: Maya is my mom's name, and my daughter's name is Nawami, but we call her Lulu. So combined Maya + Lulu, and we became Mayalu. Mayalu means 'beloved' or 'sweetheart' in our native language, Nepali. We want Mayalu to be a place you can experience love, connection, and a sense of belonging. Just like we did, growing up amidst the mountains of Nepal.