Lamis

Meaning of Lamis

Lamis is an Arabic feminine given name derived from the triliteral root l-m-s, meaning “softness” or “gentle touch,” and is uniformly pronounced /lɑmɪs/ in both Arabic and English. According to United States Social Security Administration data, it has maintained a niche yet consistent presence among newborn girls since the late 1990s, peaking at thirteen occurrences (rank 929) in 2012 and most recently registering eight instances at position 942 in 2024, a pattern that underscores its discreet appeal for parents seeking names of precise etymological provenance. Phonologically, Lamis’s two-syllable structure—beginning with a low back vowel and terminating in a sibilant coda—aligns with Anglo-American preferences for distinctive yet easily articulated names, while its semantic associations of tactile delicacy and understated refinement offer a technically rigorous but subtly expressive option for families wishing to honor Arabic linguistic heritage within a contemporary naming landscape.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as lah-meess (/lɑmɪs/)

English

• Pronunced as LAH-mis (/lɑmɪs/)

• Lamia
• Lamiya
• Lamya
• Lamees
• Lameese