Lama (/ ˈlɛmə/ LEM-ah; Arabic: لمى ,لما, lamá) is a common Arabic female given first name that has its roots in Arabic poetry. The specific definition of it is debated and the word itself is not a synonym to any other Arabic world.

One definition is "lips that are dark like the color of a sunset", has been used in Arabic poetry to refer to the lips of the beloved.

There are numerous notable Arab women with the name Lama, including, but not limited to:

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