Lamia

Greek mythology name

Lamia Origin and Meaning

The name Lamia is a girl's name of Greek origin.

Name of mythological fiend who seduced young men and then ate them, which inspired the Keats poem "Lamia." Described in mythology as a snake with the head and breasts of a woman, this name has been considered in modern times as a vampire name. And if all that isn't discouraging enough, there's the "lame" connection.

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Famous People Named Lamia

• Lamia Vox Russian musical artist

The name Lamia in Pop Culture

• Lamia Sonmez main character in Turkish TV series "Kismet"
• Lamia Greek mythology: Queen of Libya who devoured children
• "Lamia " poem by English poet John Keats
• Lamia evil witch in Stardust played by Michelle Pfeiffer
• Lamya Arabic name meaning "having beautiful dark lips"