What is the origin of the name Lamara?

Lamara is a name of Hebrew origin.

How do you pronounce Lamara?

Lamara is pronounced lah-MAHR-ah.

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GirlHebrew

Lamara

lah-MAHR-ah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

374

Peak Year

#15 in 2007

First Recorded

1967

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Possibly of Hebrew origin, 'Lamara' may mean 'lofty' or 'high'. It could also be a variant of other names.

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Mara Lara Lama

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Nicknames

Mara Lara Lama

Spelling Variations

Lamarr Lamarra

Similar Names

Leona Liora Lianna Amara Romara

Personality Traits

CreativeIndependentOptimisticCharming

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