About Lama
The surname Lama is of Tibetan origin and is derived from the Tibetan word "blama," meaning "teacher" or "spiritual guide." It is commonly used as a title for Tibetan Buddhist monks or spiritual leaders. As a surname, Lama signifies a person's association with the religious or spiritual community, often indicating a family's ancestral connection to the clergy or their involvement in religious practices.
The surname Lama is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lama based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Lama is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lama in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lama using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.