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Lâm cung thánh mẫu f Far Eastern MythologyThe princess of the forest in Vietnamese mythology. Her name is derived from the Vietnamese reading of
林 (lâm) meaning "forest"
宮 (cung) meaning "palace, temple",
聖 (thánh) meaning "holy, sacred" and
母 (mẫu) meaning "mother".
Lamduan f & m ThaiMeans "white cheesewood" (a type of tree) in Thai.
Lament f English (Puritan)Meaning, "a passionate expression of grief or sorrow." Referring to being sorry for sin. Name given to 'bastard' children.
Lami f HausaFrom the Hausa
Àlhàmîs meaning “Thursday”.
Laminde f HausaEtymology uncertain. Traditionally given to girls born on Thursdays.
Lamira f English (American), Literature, TheatreThis name was used (possibly invented) by Jacobean-era dramatist John Fletcher for characters in his plays
The Honest Man's Fortune (c.1613) and
The Little French Lawyer (1647). It does not appear to have been used in England; it came into use in the early United States, occurring as early as the 1780s in New York, perhaps influenced by the similar-sounding name
Almira 1.
Lammašaga f Sumerian MythologyMeans "the good Lamma (a kind of protector spirit)", deriving from the Sumerian element
šag ("sweet, good, pleasant"). Name borne by a sukkal (vizier deity) of the goddess
Bau.
Lamorna f Cornish, English (British, Rare)From a Cornish place name of uncertain meaning, perhaps from
lann "area around a church" combined with a contracted form of
morlanow "high tide". It appears in the title of the folk song 'Way Down to Lamorna', as well as W. H. Davies' poem 'Lamorna Cove' (1929).
Lampedo f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek λαμπάς
(lampas) "a torch, beacon, sun". This was the name of an Amazonian queen in Greek mythology. A chapter is dedicated to Lampedo and her sister Marpesia in Boccaccio's 'On Famous Women' (1374).
Lampetia f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Λαμπετίη
(Lampetiê), a derivative of λαμπετάω
(lampetaô) "to shine". In Greek mythology Lampetia and her sister Phaethousa were two nymphs who pastured the sacred herds of the sun god Helios on the mythical island of Thrinakie, or Thrinacia.
Lamprini f GreekFeminine form of the name
Lambros. Derived from the Greek word λάμπρος which means "bright", "brilliant", "shining", "radiant" or "illuminating" in Greek... [
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Lamria f BatakFrom Batak
lam meaning "more" and
ria meaning "festive, happy, together".
Lamrot f AmharicMeans beautiful or knowledgable. Also common as a surname in Ethiopia.
Lamtiur f BatakFrom Toba Batak
lam meaning "more" and
tiur meaning "bright, clear".
Lamun f ThaiMeans "soft, gentle, mild" in Thai.
Lamyai f ThaiMeans "longan (a type of tree)" in Thai.
Lamyong f & m ThaiMeans "beautiful, pretty, fair" in Thai.
Lamzira f Svan, GeorgianMeans "shrine, place of prayer" in Svan (literally: "where one prays").
Lana f HawaiianMeans "afloat", "hopeful, without worry" and "calm, still as water" in Hawaiian.
Lanai f ChineseFrom the Chinese
兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and
爱 (ài) meaning "love".
Lanbi f ChineseDerived from
蘭 (lan) meaning "orchid" and
璧 (bi) meaning "jade ring".
Land f Old Irish (Rare)Variant of
Flann. This was the name of a 9th-century Irish princess who was married three times successively to three different kings; she helped cement alliances and protect her kingdoms against Viking threats... [
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Landburg f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element
land "land." The second element is derived from Gothic
bairgan (
bergan in Old High German) "to keep, to save, to preserve", or from Old High German
burg "fortress."
Landegund f GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
land "land" combined with Old High German
gund "war."
Landelanda f Frankish (Rare)From the Old Frankish or Old Saxon element
land, Old High German
lant meaning "land" duplicated. This is a rare compound of one name element with itself.
Landgard f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element
land "land." The second element is derived from
gardan "to hedge in, to enclose, to fence in" or from Gothic
gards "house, garden, (court)yard."
Landhild f GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
land "land" combined with Old Norse
hildr "battle."
Landi f AfrikaansShort from of
Yolandi. This name is borne by South African model Landi Swanepoel (b. 1979).
Landis m & f English (Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Landis. According to the Social Security Administration, there were 26 boys named Landis in 2018.
Landivola m & f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy
landy meaning "silk" and
vola meaning "silver".
Landrada f Germanic, HistoryFeminine form of
Landrad. Landrada of Austrasia lived in the 7th century AD and was reportedly a daughter of Charles Martel (Frankish king) and his wife Rotrude of Treves.
Landysh f TatarFrom Russian ландыш
(landysh) meaning "lily of the valley (a type of plant)".
Lanfen f ChineseFrom Chinese 兰
(lán) meaning "orchid, elegant" combined with 芬
(fēn) meaning "fragrance, aroma, perfume"... [
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Lanfeng m & f ChineseFrom Chinese 兰
(lán) meaning "orchid, elegant", 岚
(lán) meaning "mountain mist" or 蓝
(lán) meaning "blue, indigo" combined with 峰
(fēng) meaning "peak, summit", 锋
(fēng) meaning "point, cutting edge, vanguard, forward", 凤
(fèng) meaning "male phoenix, male fire bird" or 枫
(fēng) meaning "maple"... [
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Langgeng m & f JavaneseFrom Javanese
langgêng meaning "eternal, enduring, immortal".
Langwidere f LiteratureFrom the name of Princess Langwidere, the character that appears in the Baum's third Oz book
Ozma of Oz (1907). Her name is a pun of the phrase "languid air".
Lanhai f ChineseFrom the Chinese
兰 (lán) meaning "orchid; elegant, graceful" and
海 (hǎi) meaning "sea, ocean".
Lanhua f ChineseFrom Chinese 兰
(lán) meaning "orchid, elegant" combined with 花
(huā) meaning "flower, blossom" or 华
(huá) meaning "splendid, illustrious, flowery, Chinese"... [
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Laniakea f & m Hawaiian, AstronomyThe name Laniakea means "immeasurable heaven" in Hawaiian, from "lani" for 'heaven' and "akea" for 'spacious' or 'immeasurable'. Laniakea is the galaxy supercluster that is home to the Milky Way, the Solar System and Earth... [
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Lanimele f HawaiianMeans "heavenly song" from Hawaiian
lani "heaven, sky" and
mele "song".
Lanmei f ChineseFrom Chinese 蓝莓, 藍莓 (lánméi) meaning "blueberry" which combines 蓝, 藍 (lán) meaning "blue" with 莓 (méi) meaning "berry, strawberry", or from 兰, 蘭 (lán) meaning "orchid, elegant" or 岚, 嵐 (lán) meaning "mountain mist" combined with 梅 (méi) meaning "plum, apricot", 玫 (méi) meaning "rose, gemstone", or 美 (měi) meaning "beauty"... [
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Lanna f ChineseFrom the Chinese
岚 (lán) meaning "mountain mist" and
娜 (nà) meaning "graceful, elegant, delicate".
Lanping f ChineseFrom the Chinese
兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and
平 (píng) meaning "calm, even, peaceful".
Lanqiao m & f ChineseFrom the Chinese
澜 (lán) meaning "overflowing, waves, ripples" or
兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and
乔 (qiáo) meaning "tall, lofty, proud".
Lanqing f ChineseFrom the Chinese
兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and
庆 (qìng) meaning "celebrate, congratulate".
Lanqiong f & m ChineseFrom the Chinese
岚 (lán) meaning "mountain mist" and
琼 (qióng) meaning "jade, rare, precious, elegant".
Lanquan f ChineseFrom the Chinese
兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and
泉 (quán) meaning "spring, fountain, wealth".
Lanrong f ChineseFrom the Chinese
兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and
荣 (róng) meaning "glory, honour, prosper".
Lanrui f ChineseFrom the Chinese
兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" or
蓝 (lán) meaning "blue" and
蕤 (ruí) meaning "drooping leaves, delicate".
Lansheng f ChineseFrom the Chinese
兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and
胜 (shèng) meaning "victory, excel".
Lanshuang f ChineseFrom Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" combined with 爽 (shuǎng) meaning "bright, clear, cheerful, happy, refreshing". Other character combinations are possible.
Lanshuo f ChineseFrom the Chinese
斓 (lán) meaning "multicoloured" or
蓝 (lán) meaning "blue" and
朔 (shuò) meaning "the first day of the lunar month" or "north" or
烁 (shuò) meaning "shine, glitter, sparkle".
Lantang f ChineseFrom the Chinese
兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and
棠 (táng) meaning "wild plums".
Lantong f ChineseFrom the Chinese
兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and
彤 (tóng) meaning "red, vermilion".
Lanuola f SamoanMeans “living color” in Tongan, from ‘lanu’ meaning “color” and ‘ola’ meaning “alive.”
Lanxi f ChineseFrom the Chinese
斓 (lán) meaning "multicoloured" and
曦 (xī) meaning "sunshine, sunlight, early dawn".
Lanxia f ChineseFrom the Chinese
蓝 (lán) meaning "blue" or
岚 (lán) meaning "mountain mist" and
夏 (xià) meaning "summer".
Lanxiang f ChineseFrom the Chinese
兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and
翔 (xiáng) meaning "circle in the air, soar, glide".
Lanxu f ChineseFrom the Chinese
岚 (lán) meaning "mountain mist" and
絮 (xù) meaning "raw silk, raw cotton".
Lanxuan f ChineseFrom the Chinese
兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and
绚 (xuàn) meaning "gorgeous, variegated, adorned, brilliant".
Lanxun f ChineseFrom the Chinese
兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and 勋 (xūn)# meaning "meritorious deeds, merits".
Lanyao f ChineseFrom the Chinese
兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and
瑶 (yáo) meaning "precious jade".
Lanying f ChineseFrom Chinese 兰 or 蘭
(lán) meaning "orchid, elegant" or 岚
(lán) meaning "mountain mist" combined with 英
(yīng) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero"... [
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Lanyue f ChineseFrom the Chinese
兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and
越 (yuè) meaning "exceed, go beyond".
Lanzhao f ChineseFrom the Chinese
兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and
照 (zhào) meaning "shine, illuminate, reflect".
Lanzhi f ChineseFrom the Chinese
兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and
智 (zhì) meaning "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence".
Lanzhong f ChineseFrom the Chinese
兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and
忠 (zhōng) meaning "loyalty, devotion".
Lanzhu f ChineseFrom Chinese 嵐, 岚 (
lán) meaning "mountain mist" and 珠 (
zhū) meaning "pearl". Other character combinations can form this name as well.... [
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Laodicea f BiblicalFrom the name of the town locatad in Asia Minor. The town is mentioned as the location of one of the seven churches of Asia in the Book of Revelation. It can also be used as a variant of
Laodice.
Laon m & f Korean (Rare)Derived from an 17-18th century Ancient Korean form of 즐거운(jeulgeoun) meaning "joyful"
Laong f & m ThaiMeans "dust, powder" in Thai.
Laothea f Ancient GreekA mistress of Priam. Daughter of Altes. Mother of Lycaon and Polydorus, some say. Delivered from λαός meaning the people and θέα meaning goddess
Laothoe f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek λαος
(laos) "the people" combined with θοός
(thoos) "swift, nimble". This was the name of several women in Greek mythology.
Laoura f GreekVariant form of
Lavra (Λαύρα), which is the original (modern) Greek form of
Laura. Lavra has fallen into disuse, however, which might possibly be because the association with
lavra (the name for a type of monastery in Orthodox Christianity) had become too great... [
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Laphonza f ObscureInvented name, possibly based on
la and
Alphonsa. The only known bearer so far is Laphonza Butler (1979-), senator from California and labor union official.
Lapis f English (Rare)a bright blue metamorphic rock consisting largely of lazurite, used for decoration and in jewelry.
Laquae m & f African AmericanLikely derives from the surname LaQaue, which is found in the United States. The surname has alleged roots in Germany but appears to be a variant of the Catalan surname Laqué (Llaqué). The surname Laqué possibly arose from a variant of Laquet (Llaquet), a topographic name from a diminutive of llac or ‘pond’... [
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Laraba f HausaDerived from the Arabic
رَابِعَة (rābiʿa) meaning "fourth". This name is traditionally given to girls born on Wednesdays.
Laragh f IrishIrish feminine given name that is derived from the name of a village or a townland, but it is unclear which one exactly, as there are two villages and three townlands by the name of Laragh in Ireland... [
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Laramie m & f American (Rare)As an American given name, this is likely taken from the name of multiple places in the state of Wyoming (see also
Laramie), which were themselves derived from the French surname
Laramie and named for Jacques LaRamie (1784-1821?), a Canadian frontiersman and explorer.
Laras f JavaneseMeans "tone, harmony" or "beautiful, charming" in Javanese.
Larasati f Indonesian Mythology, JavaneseFrom Javanese
laras meaning "harmonious, orderly, appropriate" combined with
ati meaning "heart". This is the name of a character in Javanese wayang (shadow puppetry), portrayed as a wife of the hero
Arjuna.
Laren f & m English, Popular CultureAn early mention of the name "Laren" was seen in a small newspaper from the 1920's referencing a toddler boy. It is more commonly found now as a female name, though the number of males bearing the same name is not much smaller... [
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Larentia f Roman MythologyApparently derived from the Latin term
Lares referring to minor guardian gods, the origin of which is unknown. There may be a connection to Latin
larva "ghost, spectre" or
larvo "to enchant, bewitch"... [
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Lárey f IcelandicCombination of
Lára and the Old Norse name element
ey "island; flat land along a coast" (which is also often related to the Old Norse name element
auja "(gift of) luck; fortune").