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Lama: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“dark redness of the lips”

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لمیٰ

لَمَى

Lama (لمیٰ, Arabic لَمَى) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “dark redness of the lips”. It comes from the Arabic root ل م ي. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ل م ي.

Lama at a glance

Meaning: dark redness of the lips
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: la-maa
Syllables: 2
Letters: 4
First letter: L · ل

Meaning of Lama

In English: dark redness of the lips
اردو میں معنی: ہونٹوں کی ہلکی سیاہی

Origin and history of Lama

Lane gives lamā as a dark or brownish colour of the lips, admired by the Arabs as a mark of beauty.

Rootل م ي

How to say and write Lama

Say it: la-maa2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Lama
Urdu: لمیٰ
Original script: لَمَى
Other spellings: Lamaa · Lamah
Themes: Beauty

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Questions about the name Lama

What does the name Lama mean?

Lama means “dark redness of the lips”. In Urdu: ہونٹوں کی ہلکی سیاہی. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Lama a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Lama is a girl’s name.

Is Lama a Muslim name?

Yes. Lama is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives lamā as a dark or brownish colour of the lips, admired by the Arabs as a mark of beauty.

How do you pronounce Lama?

Say it “la-maa”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Lama in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Lama is written لمیٰ. In its original script: لَمَى.

What are other spellings of Lama?

Lama is also spelled Lamaa, Lamah.

Is the meaning of Lama verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.