Lamar

Lamar Meaning & Origin

About Lamar
The name Lamar is of French origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old French word "lemar," which means "the sea." Lamar can also be a combination of the Old French elements "la" meaning "the" and "mare" meaning "pond" or "marsh." Overall, the name Lamar is associated with water and can symbolize strength, tranquility, and adaptability.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lamar are male.

Lamar Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 0.61% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LMR
🗽 NYSIIS
LANA
🔊 Soundex
L0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH0 M AA1 R
🌐 IPA
/lɑˈmɑr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lamar in Braille

Here's how to represent Lamar in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Lamar in braille

How to Spell the Name Lamar in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Lamar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Lamar in sign language

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