Lamia

LAH-mee-uh'LAH-mee-uh'3 syllables
🇬🇷Greek
Enigmatic

MEANING

Devourer

ORIGIN

Ancient Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek word 'λαμία' (lamia), meaning 'devourer'

CULTURAL NOTES

In Greek mythology, Lamia was a queen of Libya who became a child-eating daemon.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Lamia is often depicted in ancient Greek stories as a vampiric monster.

🇸🇦Arabic
Soft

MEANING

Radiant

ORIGIN

Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

From the Arabic word 'لامعة' (lami'a), meaning 'shining' or 'radiant'

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in Arabic-speaking cultures with a positive connotation of brightness.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used in Arabic literature and poetry.

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