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Lam

/lɑːm/

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Meaning

Forest or grove

Represents growth, rootedness, and natural abundance; symbolizes a connection to nature and ancestral heritage.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, continuity, and resilience; often associated with family lineage and cultural endurance.

Etymology: Lam is an Anglicized form of several East Asian surnames: in Chinese, it commonly corresponds to 林 (Lín in Mandarin, Lam in Cantonese/Hakka), meaning 'forest'. It can also derive from the Vietnamese surname 'Lâm' or the Dutch/Flemish word 'laan', meaning 'lane' or 'tree-lined avenue'.

Style & Origin

traditional

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chinese

Cultural Background

Lam is primarily of Chinese origin, derived from the Cantonese and Hakka pronunciations of several s

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