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LamiaIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Beautiful, Shining One

Pronunciation: Lah-MEE-ah

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Name
Lamia
Meaning
Beautiful, Shining One
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
Lah-MEE-ah
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Tuesday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Lamia mean?

Lamia is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Beautiful". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: Lah-MEE-ah. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

لمیا

لمیا کا مطلب ہے خوبصورت ہونٹوں والی یا رنگین

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

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

لمياء

معنى الاسم لمياء هو ذات الشفتين الملتصقتين أو الملونة

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

Lah-MEE-ah

IPA

/ˈlæmiə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Lamia is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Beautiful. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Tuesday

Lucky Colors

BlueSilver

Lucky Stone

Ametrine

Life Path Number

5

Numerology meaning: Indicates versatility, resourcefulness, and a love for change.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindGentlePeacefulL = LovelyC = CaringD = Delicate

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

In Islamic tradition, beauty is a reflection of Allah's beauty, and a person with this name is considered to be a reflection of divine beauty.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Lamia is a unique and beautiful name that has a rich cultural significance in the Islamic world. It is a name that evokes imagery of grace, beauty, and elegance, reflecting the proud and noble heritage of Islamic cultures. The name Lamia is often associated with the radiant and resplendent nature of the Islamic world, both in its physical built environment and its diverse population.
The spiritual significance of the name Lamia lies primarily in its root meaning, 'to shine'. This signifies the inner radiance and light that resides within every person, but is often obscured by the busyness and distractions of life. By choosing the name Lamia, a person is reminded to nurture this inner light and bring it out into the world, illuminating the lives of others and reflecting the divine light of God.

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

Historical Usage

Historical References

Lamia was a jinni (genie) in Islamic folklore who is said to have been enamored with a mortal man, and when he rejected her advances, she drowned his children in order to keep him with her.

Pre-Islamic Arabia

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Lamia AleyasinLamia Djeballah

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Lamia

Lamia means having beautiful lips or colored lips

🇵🇰Urdu

لمیا

لمیا کا مطلب ہے خوبصورت ہونٹوں والی یا رنگین

🇸🇦Arabic

لمياء

معنى الاسم لمياء هو ذات الشفتين الملتصقتين أو الملونة

🇮🇳Hindi

लमिया

लमिया का अर्थ है सुंदर होठों वाली या रंगीन

🇦🇫Pashto

لمیا

لمیا معنی یې ښکلایي شونډې لرونکې یا رنګین

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Knowledge Graph

Connected entities and semantic relationships

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Religion
IslamMonotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the Quran
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Language
ArabicSemitic language of the Arab world and the Quran
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Language
UrduIndo-Aryan language of Pakistan and parts of India
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Language
EnglishGermanic language originating in England, now global lingua franca
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Country
Saudi ArabiaMiddle Eastern country, birthplace of Islam
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Country
EgyptNorth African country with Arabic and ancient Egyptian naming traditions
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Quranic
QuranThe central religious text of Islam
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Culture
Islamic CultureThe cultural traditions of Muslim societies worldwide
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