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[Facts] Re: Lamar
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Hi Lissa,Lamar could be a form of the Old High German name Landmar, which means "land" + "famous". Or maybe it has got something to do with French "la mer" (the ocean)???Regards, Satu
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Lamera means sea ,
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You are correct, sir. Lamar means "of the sea," according to page 166 of “The Dictionary of First Names,” by Alfred J. Kolatch, c 1980.Reg Niles
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