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Lamis
Pronounced lah-MEES /lɑˈmiːs/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic Lamis (Lamees), 'soft to the touch; tender; delicate' — a classical name praised in old Arabic poetry. Gentle and lyrical.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Lamis (also Lamees) is Arabic for 'soft to the touch; delicate,' a name with roots in classical Arabic poetry. It reads gentle and lyrical — rare in the U.S. and graceful at heart (said 'lah-MEES').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Arabic-heritage families. Rare, tender, and poetic.
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What does the name Lamis mean?
Lamis is Arabic for 'soft to the touch; tender; delicate' — a name from classical Arabic poetry.
How do you pronounce Lamis?
It's said lah-MEES /lɑˈmiːs/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Lamis a boy or girl name?
Lamis is a girl's name.
How popular is Lamis?
Lamis is a very rare name in the U.S.