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GirlPronounced Latvian /ˈlai.ma/Lithuanian language family

Laima

A name meaning "luck, fate".

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Laima is a girl name meaning "luck, fate".

Pronunciation: Latvian /ˈlai.ma/.

GenderGirl
Meaningluck, fate
PronunciationLatvian /ˈlai.ma/
Language familyLithuanian

Meaning and history

From Latvian laime and Lithuanian laimė, which mean "luck, fate". This was the name of the Latvian and Lithuanian goddess of fate, luck, pregnancy and childbirth. She was the sister of the goddesses Dēkla and Kārta, who were also associated with fate.

Notes and context

Usage: lithuanian, latvian, baltic mythology