Lam
/lam/ Western Male
Meaning & Origin
Lam is a Western name meaning "The meaning of the name "Lam" varies depending on its origin, but some possible meanings include 'blue' or 'light'. It can also be a shortened form of longer names.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh. The etymology of "Lam" is diverse. It may be Vietnamese, derived from Sino-Vietnamese (藍), meaning 'blue'. It also exists as a surname in Cantonese and could have other roots depending on region.
Quick Facts
Language Western
Gender Male
Phonetic lam
IPA læm
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as lam. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Lam
- · Lam Ching-ying - Actor
- · Lam Wai - Footballer
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