Lamba
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Lamba
Lamba derives from Sanskrit and means "lame" or "limping," though it also appears as a surname in various cultures with different etymologies.
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Etymology
Lamba derives from Sanskrit and means "lame" or "limping," though it also appears as a surname in various cultures with different etymologies. The name is used primarily in Indian, African (particularly Bantu-speaking regions), and some European contexts, with historical significance in South African surnames and Hindu naming traditions.
Lamba currently ranks #5,702 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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