Laima
Fact sheet
- Name
- Laima
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Laima is female and means "the Happy One." It is derived from the Latvian and Lithuanian term laime and laima, which stand for "happiness, joy, fate."
What does the name Laima mean?
Laima is a female first name that can be translated as "the Happy One." The origin of the name lies in Latvian and Lithuanian mythology, where Laima is the designation for a goddess of fate. In the Baltic countries, Laima is a relatively well-known and widespread name for girls.
Where does the name Laima come from?
The name Laima has its roots in Latvia and Lithuania and means "the Happy One." The Latvian and Lithuanian words laime and laima stand for happiness, joy, and fate. The languages from which the name originates are Baltic, Latvian, and Lithuanian.
How do you pronounce Laima?
Laima is pronounced as 'Lai-ma'.
Popularity
In Germany, Laima is one of the less common first names. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most popular female first names. The highest ranking the name achieved was in 2017, reaching 2,741st place. Over the last ten years, Laima has been given as a first name about 40 times, which earned it 4,320th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 5,037th.
Famous people
- Laima Bernataviciute (Lithuanian handball player)
- Laima Muktupavela (Canadian writer)
- Laima Vaikule (singer from Latvia)
Frequently asked questions about the name Laima
What does the name Laima mean?
Laima means 'the Happy One' and is associated with the goddess of fate in Latvian and Lithuanian mythology.
Where does the name Laima come from?
The name Laima has its roots in Latvia and Lithuania and is part of the Baltic languages, where the words 'laime' and 'laima' stand for happiness and joy.
How popular is the name Laima?
In the Baltic countries, Laima is a relatively common and well-known name for girls, often associated with positive connotations.