Larimar
Spanish-Greek hybrid · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Larimar
Larimar is a portmanteau of "Larissa" (Greek origin, meaning "cheerful" or "from Larissa") and "mar" (Spanish for "sea"), creating a name meaning "of the sea." The name emerged in the Dominican Republic in the 1970s, inspired by the pale blue semi-precious stone (pectolite) found only in that country, which was marketed under this commercial name.
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Etymology
Larimar is a portmanteau of "Larissa" (Greek origin, meaning "cheerful" or "from Larissa") and "mar" (Spanish for "sea"), creating a name meaning "of the sea." The name emerged in the Dominican Republic in the 1970s, inspired by the pale blue semi-precious stone (pectolite) found only in that country, which was marketed under this commercial name.
Larimar currently ranks #5,831 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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