Lamin Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Lamin

"Lamin is a Gambian and Sierra Leonean given name for men"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2007 👥 262 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Lamin is a Gambian and Sierra Leonean given name for men
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
262
Life Path
Number 22

📖 What Does Lamin Mean?

Lamin is a Gambian and Sierra Leonean given name for men. Notable people with the name include:Lamin Kaba Bajo, Gambian politician Lamin Barrow, American football player from Louisiana Lamin Charty, Gambian footballer Lamin Colley, Gambian footballer Lamin Conateh, Gambian footballer Lamin Conteh (1976–2022), Sierra Leonean footballer Lamin Deen, British bobsledder Lamin Diallo, Slovenian footballer Lamine Diarra, Senegalese footballer Lamin N. Dibba, Gambian politician Lamin Drammeh, Gambian sprinter Lamin Khalifah Fhimah, Libyan airport worker in Malta Lamin Fofana, American musician Lamin Jallow, Gambian footballer Lamin Jusu Jarka, Sierra Leonean disability rights activist Lamin Jawneh, Gambian footballer Lamin Jawo, Gambian footballer Lamin Marikong, Gambian sprinter Lamin Mbergan,

🌐 Wikipedia summary Read full article ↗

Lamin is a Gambian and Sierra Leonean given name for men. Notable people with the name include:Lamin Kaba Bajo, Gambian politician Lamin Barrow, American football player from Louisiana Lamin Charty, Gambian footballer Lamin Colley, Gambian footballer Lamin Conateh, Gambian footballer Lamin Conteh (1976–2022), Sierra Leonean footballer Lamin Deen, British bobsledder Lamin Diallo, Slovenian footballer Lamine Diarra, Senegalese footballer Lamin N. Dibba, Gambian politician Lamin Drammeh, Gambian sprinter Lamin Khalifah Fhimah, Libyan airport worker in Malta Lamin Fofana, American musician Lamin Jallow, Gambian footballer Lamin Jusu Jarka, Sierra Leonean disability rights activist Lamin Jawneh, Gambian footballer Lamin Jawo, Gambian footballer Lamin Marikong, Gambian sprinter Lamin Mbergan,

Root Element
Lamin
Core Meaning
"Lamin is a Gambian and Sierra Leonean given name for men"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Lamin

L 3
A 1
M 4
I 9
N 5
SUM 22
22
Life Path
Master Builder
1
Soul Urge
Independence & Leadership
3
Personality
Creativity & Expression

Life Path 22 — Master Builder: Exceptional potential to turn dreams into reality.

📊 Lamin in Numbers

262 US bearers
2007 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Lamin" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Lamin is a Gambian and Sierra Leonean given name for men".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~262 people named Lamin in the US. Peaked in 2007 with 14 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Lamin?

The Life Path number for Lamin is 22, associated with Master Builder. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 3.

Is Lamin a boy or girl name?

Lamin is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Lamin in the US?

Approximately 262 people in the United States are named Lamin. The name peaked in 2007 with 14 recorded uses.

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