Arabic

Adverb

لِمَا • ‎(limā)

1. for what, why

Usage notes

• The word لِمَا ‎(limā) is used with nouns or pronouns, whereas لِمَاذَا ‎(limāḏā) is used with verbs.

Synonyms

• لِمَ ‎(lima)

Conjunction

لَمَّا • ‎(lammā)

1. when (in the past only)

Proper noun

لَمَا • ‎(lamā) f

1. A female given name