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Lamiha name meaning

“glancing; flashing or gleaming”

Lamiha means “glancing,” “flashing,” or “gleaming.” Its Arabic source form, lāmiḥa, is the feminine counterpart of lāmiḥ. In Türkiye, it is used as a feminine given name. It evokes a fleeting glance or a sudden glint of light, and is closely related to Lamih.

Arabic
/lamiha/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
3
Popularity
Rare

What does Lamiha mean?

Glancing; flashing or gleaming

In Turkish: göz atan; parıldayan

If Lamiha belongs to the same root as Lamih, it evokes a glance or a momentary gleam. Its resemblance to Lamia and Lamiye does not establish a shared derivation. Checking the consonant represented by h in the original spelling is important for determining the intended meaning.

Origin of the name Lamiha

Probably Arabic lāmiḥa, the feminine form of lāmiḥ, associated with glancing or giving a brief flash.

Linguistic originArabic
Is Lamiha in the Quran?No
Starts withL · La

How to pronounce Lamiha

Syllables3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names
IPA/lamiha/
Arabicلامحة

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Is Lamiha a girl’s name?

Yes, Lamiha is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.

Lamiha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).

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FAQ about the name Lamiha

What is the meaning of Lamiha?

Lamiha means “glancing; flashing or gleaming”. Probably Arabic lāmiḥa, the feminine form of lāmiḥ, associated with glancing or giving a brief flash.

Is Lamiha a girl’s name?

Yes, Lamiha is used mostly as a girl’s name.

Is Lamiha in the Quran?

No. Neither the name Lamiha nor its source word occurs in the Quran.

What is the origin of the name Lamiha?

Lamiha is of Arabic origin.

How many syllables does Lamiha have?

Lamiha has 3 syllables and 6 letters.

How popular is the name Lamiha?

Lamiha does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).

Sources and method

Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.

Entry ID: nm07800 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake