Lamar
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Lamar
Lamar derives from Arabic roots, combining "la" (the) and "mar" (sea), meaning "of the sea" or "the sea." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim cultures and African American communities, gaining prominence in the United States during the 20th century.
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Etymology
Lamar derives from Arabic roots, combining "la" (the) and "mar" (sea), meaning "of the sea" or "the sea." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim cultures and African American communities, gaining prominence in the United States during the 20th century.
Lamar currently ranks #1,517 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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