Lamija
Lamija is a Muslim girl name of Bosnian form of Arabic Lāmiʿa origin, meaning “Shining, radiant”.
| Meaning | Shining, radiant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Bosnian form of Arabic Lāmiʿa |
| Written as | لامعة |
| Pronunciation | LAH-mee-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bosnia And Herzegovina, Serbia |
Meaning and origin of Lamija
Lamija is the Bosnian way of writing Lami'a, an Arabic name meaning shining or radiant. Bosnian uses the letter j for the sound English writes as y, so when spoken aloud it comes out almost exactly as in Arabic. Over recent years it has climbed into the group of popular girls' names in Bosniak families. It sits naturally alongside other Arabic-derived names common in the region, such as Lejla and Amina.
Is Lamija a Muslim name?
Bosniak and other Balkan Muslim families use Lamija, their local spelling of an Arabic name.
How popular is Lamija?
It is popular among Bosniaks in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Serbia's Sandzak and abroad.
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Spellings and variants of Lamija
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lamija mean?
Lamija means 'Shining, radiant'. It is of Bosnian form of Arabic Lāmiʿa origin.
Is Lamija a Muslim name?
Bosniak and other Balkan Muslim families use Lamija, their local spelling of an Arabic name.
How do you pronounce Lamija?
Lamija is pronounced LAH-mee-yah.
Is Lamija a boy or girl name?
Lamija is usually a girl name.