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LamaIslamic Unisex Arabic name meaning

Guide, teacher

Pronunciation: LAH-mah

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Name
Lama
Meaning
Guide, teacher
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, English, Urdu, Hindi, Pashto
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
LAH-mah
Lucky Number
9
9
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Unisex
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Lama mean?

Lama is a unisex name from Arabic origin meaning "Guide". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: LAH-mah. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

لاما

لاما کا مطلب ہے چھوٹا سا ہرن یا غزال

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

لاما

اسم مؤنث يعني الظبي أو الغزال الصغير

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

LAH-mah

IPA

/ˈlɑːmə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Lama is listed as a islamic unisex name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Guide. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

9

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

YellowGold

Lucky Stone

Topaz

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: A nurturer, a healer, a teacher, and a lover

Personality

Personality Traits

CalmWiseComfortingPatientResilientDetermined

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of enlightenment and guidance, representing the journey towards spiritual growth

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The title "Guru" in Hinduism is equivalent to 'Lama' in Buddhism and signifies a spiritual master who leads and guides individuals on their spiritual journey.
'Guru' represents a divine bridge between the seeker and the ultimate truth, enlightening the disciple through wisdom and guidance.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Various Islamic scholars and saints The name Lama carried significant weight in that era.

Throughout Islamic history

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Lama AbdulazizLama MansourLama Tasneem

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Lama

Means small deer or gazelle in Arabic

🇵🇰Urdu

لاما

لاما کا مطلب ہے چھوٹا سا ہرن یا غزال

🇸🇦Arabic

لاما

اسم مؤنث يعني الظبي أو الغزال الصغير

🇮🇳Hindi

लामा

लामा का अर्थ है छोटा हिरन या गज़ल

🇦🇫Pashto

لما

د لما نوم دى د څېړنې يا ځوانې غزال

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