Her younger sister, Rina, has a regular name. But Rina is also Albanian for “peace.” Cute, right?
Her brother, Gjin, has a name that means “John.” No special meaning, but it’s ancient.
So the Lipa family is: Love, Peace, and John. It sounds like a retro boy band.
Funniest Name-Related Moment
Once, a fan asked backstage, “Is Dua Lipa your real name?” She replied, “No, it’s my fake one.” The fan believed her for a full minute.
She loves messing with people. It’s part of her charm.
Another time, a reporter introduced her as “Dua Leepa.” She corrected them with a grin: “It’s Lipa, like ‘liar’ but with a ‘pa’.”
