Lama Name Origin
/LAH-mah/-
Tibetan (Tibetan) 40% -
Lebanese (Arab) 35%
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Peruvian (Indigenous) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Lama
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
The name 'Lama' is of Tibetan origin, meaning 'superior' or 'high' and is used as a title for spiritual teachers. It is also common as a given name in Lebanon and among Arab communities, derived from Arabic roots meaning 'to be high or exalted.' In Peru, 'Lama' is a surname and also a reference to the animal, but as a name, it is less common. The name's usage varies across cultures, often indicating spiritual or noble qualities.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Lama each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).