Lamar

Gender Masculine
Usage English, African American
Pronounced Pron. /lə.ˈmɑɹ/(American English) /lə.ˈmɑː/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From a French and English surname, originally from a place name in Normandy, which was derived from Old French la mare meaning "the pool". In the second half of the 20th century this name has been well-used in the African-American community, probably because of its popular phonetic components la and mar.

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Entry updated December 1, 2024