Lamya
Lamya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “With beautifully dark lips”.
| Meaning | With beautifully dark lips |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | لمياء |
| Pronunciation | lam-YAA |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Lamya
Lamya is a classical Arabic word for a woman whose lips have a deep, dusky red-brown shade. To the poets of old Arabia this colouring was a mark of real beauty, and the word became a girls' name from that admiration. Iraq, Syria, Egypt and the Gulf all use it widely today. People spell it in two common ways, Lamya and Lamyaa, depending on how they show the long final vowel.
Is Lamya a Muslim name?
Lamya has a long pedigree in Arabic and is a popular choice among Muslim families.
How popular is Lamya?
Families in Iraq, Egypt, Syria and the Gulf states often choose it.
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Spellings and variants of Lamya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lamya mean?
Lamya means 'With beautifully dark lips'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Lamya a Muslim name?
Lamya has a long pedigree in Arabic and is a popular choice among Muslim families.
How do you pronounce Lamya?
Lamya is pronounced lam-YAA.
Is Lamya a boy or girl name?
Lamya is usually a girl name.