Arabic

Lamia

Pronounced LAA-mi-ahShare

Meaning: Radiant; shining

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

This Arabic Lamia is written لامعة and derives from a word about gleaming. It is unrelated to the figure of Greek mythology whose name shares the Latin spelling.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

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Origins

Lamia comes from Arabic.

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