Lameeah
Lameeah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Shining, gleaming”.
| Meaning | Shining, gleaming |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | لميعة |
| Pronunciation | la-MEE-ah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iraq, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Lameeah
Lameeah is one way of spelling Lami'a, a girls' name taken from an Arabic root that means to shine or to glitter. It is a close cousin of the better-known Lamia, and the -eeah ending simply shows the long middle vowel of the Arabic. Iraq is where the name feels most at home, largely because the Iraqi poet Lami'a Abbas Amara made it widely known. Its sense of brightness gives it a cheerful character.
Is Lameeah a Muslim name?
Lameeah carries a bright, positive meaning and is a suitable Arabic name for a Muslim girl.
How popular is Lameeah?
It is most familiar in Iraq and the Gulf.
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Spellings and variants of Lameeah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lameeah mean?
Lameeah means 'Shining, gleaming'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Lameeah a Muslim name?
Lameeah carries a bright, positive meaning and is a suitable Arabic name for a Muslim girl.
How do you pronounce Lameeah?
Lameeah is pronounced la-MEE-ah.
Is Lameeah a boy or girl name?
Lameeah is usually a girl name.