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Laniah

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lah-NEE-ah'lah-NEE-uh'3 syllables
🇮🇱Hebrew
Calm

MEANING

To the Lord

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Hebrew elements 'la' meaning 'to' and 'Yah' referring to God.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used in religious contexts or communities.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in religious texts and communities with strong biblical traditions.

🌐Polynesian
Gentle

MEANING

Calm as still waters

ORIGIN

Polynesian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from elements meaning 'calm' and 'water'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Associated with peace and serenity.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Common in Polynesian cultures, often describing peaceful personalities.

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FAQs About Laniah

The name Laniah means "To the Lord" in Hebrew, "Calm as still waters" in Polynesian.
Laniah has Hebrew and Polynesian origins. Derived from Hebrew elements 'la' meaning 'to' and 'Yah' referring to God.
Laniah is pronounced lah-NEE-ah (lah-NEE-uh). It has 3 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Laniah include Lani, Niah.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Laniah include Eliana, Micah, Noah.
The most common spelling is Laniah. Alternative spellings include Laniya, Laniyah.
Laniah - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations