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Lamija

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Pronounced LAH-mee-yah /ˈlɑː.mi.jɑː/Medium

Meaning: Lamija is a Bosnian girl's name of Arabic origin, tied to lami ('shining, radiant') — 'radiant, luminous.' Popular in Bosnia and Muslim communities of the Balkans, noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A Bosnian name meaning 'radiant': Lamija shines (said 'LAH-mee-yah'). Lovely and rare.
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Origin LowBosnian, Arabic
MeaningLamija is a Bosnian girl's name of Arabic origin, tied to lami ('shining, radiant') — 'radiant, luminous.' Popular in Bosnia and Muslim communities of the Balkans, noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2020)#16455 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 75

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320042020

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lamija is a Bosnian girl's name of Arabic origin, linked to 'shining, radiant.' Widely used in Bosnia and among Balkan Muslim families, it reads as a luminous, meaning-rich name, rare in the U.S. and noted honestly (said 'LAH-mee-yah').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely, mostly in Bosnian families. Rare, radiant, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Lamija is a Bosnian name of Arabic roots, meaning 'radiant, shining.' It's a favorite in Bosnia and the Balkan Muslim communities, noted honestly (said 'LAH-mee-yah').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Lamija — Bosnian (Arabic-derived) 'radiant, shining'

Variations

LamiaLamiyaLamja

Nicknames

LalaMija

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lamija mean?

Lamija is a Bosnian name of Arabic origin meaning 'radiant, shining.'

How do you pronounce Lamija?

It's said LAH-mee-yah /ˈlɑː.mi.jɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lamija a boy or girl name?

Lamija is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lamija?

Lamija is rare in the U.S., mostly among Bosnian families.

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