At a Glance: Name: Lamu – Origin: Swahili – Gender: Unisex – Pronunciation: LAH-moo
Lamu is a Swahili unisex name. It appears in our list of 200+ Island Baby Names for Families Who Love the Sea.
Meaning & Origin of Lamu
Origin: Swahili.
How to Pronounce Lamu
Phonetic: LAH-moo IPA: /ˈlɑː.muː/
Popularity of Lamu
Lamu doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Lamu
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