The meaning of Lerato is 'a song of the soul', 'to adore a person' or 'to love'. It is a name that originated from South Africa and can be used for either gender. It is pronounced as 'lay-rate-o'. There are a lot of famous people with this name, such as the South African footballer Lerato Chaban. Known for his skills as a striker, he plays for Chippa United, as well the South African national team.