Lam
Meaning of Lam
The name Lam is a unisex name with rich cultural origins and associations. In Vietnamese, Lam is pronounced as Lahm (/lam/), while in Cantonese Chinese, it retains a similar pronunciation of Lahm (/lɑm/). The name carries significant cultural weight in both regions, often associated with qualities like strength and resilience. It can also be found as a variation of the name Lambert in some Western contexts. Over the years, the popularity of Lam in the United States has fluctuated, making sporadic appearances on the baby name charts since 1977. While not extremely common, it has maintained a presence due to its unique sound and multicultural appeal. Lam's versatility as a unisex name further enhances its charm for parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful choice for their child.
Pronunciation
Vietnamese
- Pronunced as Lahm (/lam/)
Chinese (Cantonese)
- Pronunced as Lahm (/lɑm/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Lam
| Lam Ching-ying was a renowned Hong Kong stuntman, actor, martial artist, and action director, known for his roles in iconic films such as "Encounters of the Spooky Kind," "The Prodigal Son," and "Mr. Vampire." |
| Lam Phương - Lam Phuong, also known as Lam Dinh Phung, was a renowned Vietnamese popular music songwriter. |
| Lam Suet, also known as Lin Xue, is a prominent Hong Kong film actor. |
| Lam Cheuk-ting is a prominent Democratic Party politician in Hong Kong, known for his previous role as an investigator of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and as the chief executive of the Democratic Party. |
| Lam Bun was a radio commentator at Commercial Radio Hong Kong who was fiercely critical of leftists and was assassinated during the 1967 Hong Kong riots, becoming an icon of freedom of speech in Hong Kong. |
| Lam Woon-kwong is a prominent Hong Kong politician and civil servant known for his roles as convenor of the Executive Council and chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission. |
| Tiêu Lam Trường is a prominent Vietnamese singer and actor known for his hit songs and appearances in popular movies and TV series. |
| Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin is a prominent South Sudanese politician and the current leader of the National Democratic Movement (NDM) party, with a background as a high-ranking official in the Sudan People's Liberation Army and former Foreign Minister of Sudan. |
| Dr. Lam Ching-choi, BBS, JP is a prominent Hong Kong paediatrician, CEO of the Haven of Hope Christian Service, chairman of the Elderly Commission, and a non-official member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong. |
| Lam Kwok-Hung is a well-known Hong Kong actor, famous for portraying Superintendent Raymond Li in Jackie Chan's Police Story and Police Story 2. |
| Lam Ka Seng is a Macanese international footballer known for his role as a midfielder for Chao Pak Kei and the Macau national football team. |
| Jerry Lam Lok Yin is a Hong Kong professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Hong Kong Premier League club Resources Capital. |
| Lam Lap Hing is a Hong Kong judoka who competed in the men's half-middleweight event at the 1988 Summer Olympics. |
| Lam Kok Meng is a Malaysian field hockey player who participated in the men's tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics. |
| Lam Ho Ching is a Hong Kong female acrobatic gymnast who competed in the 2014 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships with partners Carmen Gast and Ho Ching Lam. |
