Lerato

Lerato is of Sotho-Tswana origin, stemming from the verb "rata," meaning "to love". Notable people with the name include:

• Lerato Chabangu (born 1985), South African footballer
• Lerato Kganyago (born 1982), South African actress and model
• Lerato Kgoatle (born 1993), South African cricketer
• Lerato Lamola (born 1986), South African footballer
• Lerato Makua (born 1999), South African rugby player
• Lerato Manzini (born 1991), South African footballer
• Lerato Mbele, South African journalist and broadcaster
• Lerato Moipone Molapo (born 1979), South African singer known as Lira (singer)
• Lerato Moloi, South African model
• Lerato Nxumalo (born 1999), South African actress and influencer
• Lerato Sechele (born 1994), Lesotho triple jumper
• Lerato Walaza, South African actress