An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Lampe

by Friedrich Kluge

Lampe, f., ‘lamp,’ from the equiv. MidHG. lampe, f., which is formed from Fr. lampe (Gr. λαμπάξ), whence also E. lamp. Comp. Ampel. —

Lampe, m., ‘hare,’ is probably a pet term for Lamprecht, Lantbrecht, Lambert; its relation to Fr. lapin, Du. lamprei, ‘rabbit,’ is obscure.