Lamia

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Lamia has multiple meanings. In Arabic, it means 'beautiful woman' or 'sensual woman'. In Greek mythology, Lamia was a beautiful queen who was transformed into a child-eating monster.
Scripts(How to write)
لامعة(Arabic)
لامية (Arabic)
Pronunciation
LA-mee-‘ah
lah-mee-ah
Popularity
Lamia is not a very common name in the world. According to DefineName, it ranks 4741 on the popularity charts in the United States.

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Lamia Name meanings & History

Lamia is of Arabic origin. The name Lamia has multiple meanings. In Arabic, it means 'beautiful woman' or 'sensual woman'. In Greek mythology, Lamia was a beautiful queen who was transformed into a child-eating monster. Means "shining, radiant" in Arabic. The name Lamia is more commonly used in Arabic-speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Lamia: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lamia:

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

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

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

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

Lamia is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Modern name
  • a Refined name

2.) Lamia (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) a short form of Lamberta.

Other Forms: Lamiah, Lamya, Lamyah


3.) Lamia (Female)

Usage: Egyptian

Meanings: (Egyptian) calm

Other Forms: Lami


4.) Lamia (Female)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: It is a girl's name that means shining, shining, bright in Arabic. It also means, in Classical mythology, a female demon believed to eat children. Other meanings: Wife of Zeus in Greek mythology.


5.) Lamia (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Lamia is of Greek origin and means "vampire," "witch," or "demon." In Greek mythology, Lamia was a beautiful queen who turned into a child-eating monster, and her name has since been associated with evil and darkness.

Scripts: Λάμια(Ancient Greek)
Λαμία


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Cartoon of Lamia

Description: Lamia is of Greek origin and means "vampire," "witch," or "demon." In Greek mythology, Lamia was a beautiful queen who turned into a child-eating monster, and her name has since been associated with evil and darkness. Possibly from Greek λαιμός (laimos) meaning "throat". In Greek mythology this is the name of a queen of Libya who was a mistress of Zeus. Hera, being jealous, kills Lamia's children, causing her to go mad and transform into a monster that hunts the children of others. Lamia can be a beautiful and unique choice for parents who are looking for a name with a powerful and mysterious meaning. It can also be used as a middle name to add a touch of intrigue to a more mainstream first name.

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Related Names to Lamia

Similar names to Lamia include Lamina, Lamiah, and Lavinia.

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