Lamia
/LAY-mee-uh/ Arabic Female
Meaning & Origin
Lamia is a Arabic name meaning "Gullet". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh. The origin is uncertain, possibly pre-Greek. Theories include connections to Greek words like *laimos* (throat, gullet) or Hebrew *le'om* (nation, people).
Quick Facts
Language Arabic
Gender Female
Phonetic LAY-mee-uh
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as LAY-mee-uh. Keep the original Arabic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Lamia
- · Lamia Joreige - Lebanese artist and filmmaker
- · Lamia Al-Gailani Werr - Iraqi archaeologist
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