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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Short for "lapis lazuli," the deep-blue stone; Latin lapis means simply "stone"
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- LAP-is
Lapis is short for "lapis lazuli," the deep-blue stone, and the Latin word lapis means simply "stone." It's pronounced LAP-is, with the stress on the first syllable. It's a short, two-syllable name that sounds soft but carries a clear picture: a rich blue gem.
Meaning & Origin of Lapis
Meaning: Short for "lapis lazuli," the deep-blue stone; Latin lapis means simply "stone".
Origin: Latin.
How to Pronounce Lapis
LAP-isIPA /ˈlæpɪs/
Popularity of Lapis
Lapis does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Lapis mean?
Short for “lapis lazuli,” the deep-blue stone; Latin lapis means simply “stone”.
How do you pronounce Lapis?
Lapis is pronounced LAP-is (IPA: /ˈlæpɪs/).
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