Lamiya
Lamiya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic (form of Lāmiʿa) origin, meaning “Shining, radiant”.
| Meaning | Shining, radiant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (form of Lāmiʿa) |
| Written as | لامعة |
| Pronunciation | LAH-mee-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Lamiya
Lamiya is generally seen as a version of Lami'a, the Arabic name meaning shining, with its spelling shaped by local pronunciation in Azerbaijan, Bangladesh and South Asia. Azerbaijanis have long used it, writing it Lamiyə. A few families instead link it with Lamya, a different Arabic name, but most people who choose it have the bright, radiant meaning in mind. It is a light, melodic name for a girl.
Is Lamiya a Muslim name?
Lamiya is a version of an Arabic name, and Muslim families in several countries give it.
How popular is Lamiya?
It is found in Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.
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Spellings and variants of Lamiya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lamiya mean?
Lamiya means 'Shining, radiant'. It is of Arabic (form of Lāmiʿa) origin.
Is Lamiya a Muslim name?
Lamiya is a version of an Arabic name, and Muslim families in several countries give it.
How do you pronounce Lamiya?
Lamiya is pronounced LAH-mee-yah.
Is Lamiya a boy or girl name?
Lamiya is usually a girl name.