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Lalya
Lalya is a feminine name with potential roots in multiple cultures. It may be a variant of Layla, which has Arabic origins meaning "night" or "dark beauty." In some contexts, it could relate to the…
Lamia
Arabic, Greek
"shining, radiant; throat"
Lamia is a name with two very different images: from its Arabic roots, it is a bright yet gentle choice with a glowing meaning. As a Greek name however, Lamia appears in mythology as a child-eating…
Lamija
Bosnian form of Lamia, Arabic
"shining, radiant"
A popular choice in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lamija is a variation of the Arabic Lamia — not to be confused with the figure from Greek mythology whose name has a separate root and is said differently.
Lamina
Basque
"water nymph"
In Basque mythology, Lamina are mermaid-like creatures (they can also have duck tails) who grant wishes.
Lamonta
Lamonta appears to be a variant of Lamont with an added 'a' ending. Lamont itself derives from the Old Norse name Lagmaðr, which evolved into the Scottish surname Lamont, meaning 'law man' or…
Lamorna
Cornish place name
The name Lamorna belongs to a village, valley and cove in an area of outstanding natural beauty in West Cornwall, and to a popular Cornish folk song referencing the area. The name possibly derives…
Lamya
Lamya is a feminine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'dark lips' or 'with beautiful dark lips,' often associated with beauty and elegance. The name also appears in various cultures, including…
Lanaya
Lanaya is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, creating a name rich in cross-cultural significance. It may derive from Hawaiian elements meaning 'floating on calm waters,' suggesting…
Laneisha
Laneisha is a feminine given name that emerged in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century, primarily from the 1970s onward. The name appears to combine the popular prefix 'La-'…
Langlea
Langlea is an uncommon feminine name with likely Anglo-Saxon or Scottish origins. It appears to be a combination of elements meaning "long" and "meadow" or "clearing," evoking pastoral imagery of…
Langlea
Langlea is a rare masculine name with possible English origins, likely derived from combining 'Lang' (an old English word meaning 'long') with the suffix 'lea' (meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing'). As a…
Lanita
Lanita is a feminine name with multiple cultural influences. It may function as a diminutive form of Lana, itself derived from names like Alana or Svetlana, or it could be a feminine variation of…
Laniya
Laniya is a feminine given name that appears to be a modern coinage combining popular phonetic elements. The prefix 'La-' has been common in American naming practices (as in names like Latoya or…
Lanna
Lanna is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Thai culture, it refers to the ancient kingdom of Lan Na in northern Thailand, meaning 'land of a million rice fields.' In Western…
Laocadia
Laocadia is a rare feminine name likely derived from Leocadia, which comes from Greek elements meaning 'bright' or 'clear' and possibly related to Arcadia. Saint Leocadia was a 3rd-century martyr…
Laora
Breton
"laurel"
Breton version of Laura
Laquita
Laquita appears to be a modern feminine given name that gained popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. Linguistically, it may be a creative variation or elaboration of names like…
Laranca
Laranca is an uncommon feminine name with mysterious origins. It may be a variant of Larencia or have roots in ancient Roman mythology, possibly connected to Acca Larentia, a figure in Roman legend…
Larea
Larea is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from a combination of popular name elements or created as a modern variant. It may be related to names like Lara or…
Larentia
Larentia is a feminine name with ancient Roman origins, connected to Acca Larentia, a significant figure in Roman mythology who was said to be the foster mother of Romulus and Remus, the legendary…