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Lamora

Quick answerLamora is a feminine name of Spanish origin derived from "la mora," meaning "the Moorish woman" or "the dark one," with roots in Latin and Arabic linguistic influences.

Spanish · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,250
TrendRevival
Peak year1916
Syllables3
OriginSpanish
LanguageSpanish
CultureHispanic
Letters6
Numerology6 Chaldean 9
Global rank#16,250

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Lamora

Lamora is a feminine name of Spanish origin derived from "la mora," meaning "the Moorish woman" or "the dark one," with roots in Latin and Arabic linguistic influences.

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Etymology

Lamora is a feminine name of Spanish origin derived from "la mora," meaning "the Moorish woman" or "the dark one," with roots in Latin and Arabic linguistic influences. The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking cultures and reflects medieval Iberian history during the period of Moorish presence in Spain.

Lamora currently ranks #16,250 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.

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