Lamia
Lamia is a Muslim girl name meaning “Shining, radiant, brilliant”.
| Meaning | Shining, radiant, brilliant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | لامعة |
| Pronunciation | LAH-mee-ah |
| Arabic root | ل م ع (l-m-ʿ) — to shine, to gleam |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Lamia
Lamia is the usual Latin-letter spelling of Lāmiʿa, the feminine active participle of lamaʿa, 'to shine'. It describes someone bright and radiant. It is a common name in North Africa, Egypt and the Levant. It is unrelated to Lamia of Greek mythology, which only happens to sound the same.
Is Lamia a Muslim name?
Yes. Lamia (Lāmiʿa) is an Arabic name meaning shining and is widely used by Muslim families.
Where is the name Lamia used?
Common in Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt and the Levant.
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Spellings and variants of Lamia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lamia mean?
Lamia means 'Shining, radiant, brilliant'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Lamia a Muslim name?
Yes. Lamia (Lāmiʿa) is an Arabic name meaning shining and is widely used by Muslim families.
How do you write Lamia in Arabic?
Lamia is written لامعة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Lamia?
Lamia is pronounced LAH-mee-ah.