Lamyra

Lamyra represents a contemporary variation of the American name Lamira, which likely traces back to Old High German origins and is a modified form of Almira. The meaning of the name is 'the esteemed noble' or 'the famous noblewoman'.

What does the name Lamyra mean?

The name Lamyra, as a modern variant of the American Lamira, has its roots in Old High German and is derived from Almira. Its meaning encompasses 'the esteemed noble' or 'the famous noblewoman'. This name consists of two Old High German elements: adal, which means 'noble', 'distinguished', 'the nobility', or 'of noble birth', and mari, which means 'famous', 'respected', 'known', or 'great'. The name became known in the 17th century through the play 'The Honest Man's Fortune' by John Fletcher.

Where does the name Lamyra come from?

The name Lamyra is a feminine first name of Old High German origin, carrying the meaning 'the esteemed noble'. It is composed of the Old High German components adal, meaning 'noble', 'distinguished', 'the nobility', 'of noble birth', and 'noble lineage', as well as mari, meaning 'famous', 'respected', 'known', or 'great'. The languages in which it appears are American and Anglo-American.

How do you pronounce Lamyra?

La-mi-ra

Popularity

In Germany, Lamyra is considered a rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. Over the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, resulting in a 11,442nd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 13,070th place. Information on the global popularity and frequency of Lamyra has been documented in various countries in recent years.

Nicknames & pet names

Lala / Lamy / Lamyra / Lara