Larimar

Larimar Meaning & Origin

About Larimar
The name "Larimar" is derived from the Spanish words "mar" meaning sea and "lari" from the name of the discoverer's daughter, Larissa. It is also known as the "Atlantis Stone" or "Dolphin Stone." Larimar is a rare blue variety of the mineral pectolite found only in the Dominican Republic. The name reflects its connection to the sea, as its vibrant blue color resembles the Caribbean waters, and it is believed to carry the energy of the ocean, promoting tranquility, clarity, and communication.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Larimar are female.

Larimar Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 85.71% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LRMR
🗽 NYSIIS
LANA
🔊 Soundex
L060506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA0 R IH1 M ER0 N
🌐 IPA
/larimar*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LRMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L656

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Larimar in Braille

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

The name Larimar in braille

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

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

The name Larimar in sign language

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