Of the sea; bitter
Lamara is a rare name with multiple potential etymological roots. It is often considered a variant of the Latin-derived name Mara, meaning 'bitter,' or associated with the French 'la mer,' meaning 'the sea.' In some contexts, it is also used as a Georgian name referring to a specific religious icon of the Virgin Mary.
Less common today
Lamara isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,778 in 1996.
Georgian operatic soprano
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).