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Larimar

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Larimar Pronunciation

Larimar is 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

In 30 seconds: A blue sea gemstone: Larimar is a gem-name. Lyrical, oceanic, and warm (said 'LAH-ree-mar').

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Origin LowSpanish

MeaningA 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 gem

U.S. rank (2024)#7081 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 108

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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.

Did you know? Larimar is the rare sky-blue stone found only in the Dominican Republic — named from Larissa plus the Spanish mar, 'sea' — a lyrical, oceanic gem-name (we note the gem; said 'LAH-ree-mar').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Larimar — gem-name noted

Variations

Larimara

Nicknames

Mar

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Spanish Word-name Gem-name

If you like Larimar…

Amber— a fellow gem nature-name girls' name

Jade— a companion gem-name girls' name

Perla— a fellow 'pearl' Hispanic girls' name

Marina— another sea-linked girls' name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Larimar?

Larimar is pronounced LAH-ree-mar (/ˈlɑ.ri.mɑr/). Press play above to hear Larimar said aloud.

How do you say Larimar?

Larimar is said LAH-ree-mar (/ˈlɑ.ri.mɑr/). Press play above to hear Larimar said aloud.

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.

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.