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Larimar
How to Pronounce Larimar
Pronounced LAH-ree-mar /ˈlɑ.ri.mɑr/Medium
Meaning: A coined gem-name — Larimar, the rare blue stone found only in the Dominican Republic, named from Larissa plus the Spanish mar, 'sea'; we note the gemLow
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History & Origin
Larimar is a coined gem-name — Larimar, the rare sky-blue volcanic stone found only in the Dominican Republic, named from Larissa plus the Spanish mar, 'sea' (we note the gem). A lyrical, oceanic name (said 'LAH-ree-mar'; nickname Mar).
In the U.S. it appears in Dominican families. Rare, a-blue-sea-gemstone at the root, and oceanic.
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What does the name Larimar mean?
Larimar is a gem-name — the rare blue stone found only in the Dominican Republic (Larissa + Spanish mar, 'sea'). We note the gem.
How do you pronounce Larimar?
It's said LAH-ree-mar /ˈlɑ.ri.mɑr/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Larimar a boy or girl name?
Larimar is a girl's name.
How popular is Larimar?
Larimar is a rare name in the U.S.