Lala has many meanings: 1. It is the name of the tulip flower, usually called gul-e-lala (flower of tulip). 2. It is used for calling the brother with respect but not throughout Pakistan. 3. In Pakistan it is used to address a member of the "Pashtun" tribe usually called "pathans" (their mother tongue is called Pashtu). A famous Pashtun cricketer Shahid Afridi is also called by his nick name "lala" by his team mates. 3. In India, Lala (or lal) is used as a surname or honorific title: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lal http://www.paklinks.com/gs/gupshup-cafe/185077-the-multi-purpose-word-in-urdu-la-la.html

Used for elders this word shows respect, being a pathan i call my dad lala

this means "brother" but mostly used to call elder brother with respect. Thanks.