Lamar

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Lamar means "of the sea" or "the pool," suggesting a connection to water bodies.
Pronunciation
The name is pronounced "luh-MAR."
lə-MAHR(English)
Popularity
The popularity of the name Lamar has been relatively stable over the years, with occasional fluctuations. It is not currently among the top 1000 names in the United States, but it has been in the past.

cartoon of the name Lamar
Cartoon of Lamar

Lamar Name meanings & History

The name Lamar is of French origin and derives from the Old French term "delamare," which means "the pool.". Lamar means "of the sea" or "the pool," suggesting a connection to water bodies. From a French and English surname, originally from a place name in Normandy, which was derived from Old French la mare meaning "the pool". In the second half of the 20th century this name has been well-used in the African-American community, probably because of its popular phonetic components la and mar. Lamar is used as a first name for boys in many parts of the world with French influences, including the United States, Canada, and France.

Zodiac Sign of Lamar: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lamar:

L: Liaison,Lover,Legal,Luscious,Lazy,Lovely,Languid

A: Action,Assertive,Aggressive,Ambitious,Angry,Argumentative

M: Mother,Mommy,Maternal,Memory,Manipulative,Memorabilia,Mushy

R: Resourceful,Reason,Rational,Restless

Lamar is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Lamar include American rapper Kendrick Lamar and retired American professional football player Lamar Hunt.

2.) Lamar (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (German) famous throughout the land. (French) sea, ocean.

Other Forms: Lamair, Lamaris, Lamarre, Larmar, Lemar


3.) LAMAR (Male)

Usage: African-American

Meanings: Derived from the French surname La Mar (dweller by a pool). (LAH-MAR)


4.) Lamar (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) renowned

Other Forms: Lamahr, Lamarr


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