What is the correct meaning of the name "Lamar" and is it permissible to change it?
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We have previously explained that the name "Lamar" is not known in the Arabic language, and there is no religious impediment to changing this name to a better one. This is further emphasized if the name suggests a bad or inappropriate meaning.
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