Lau

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of Lau varies depending on the language and culture. In Chinese, it is a surname that can mean "flow" or "to flow". In Danish, Finnish, German, Norwegian, and Swedish, it can be a short form of names such as Lauri, Laurits, Lauritz, or Laura, which are derived from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel".
Pronunciation
In Chinese, Lau is pronounced as "L-ow" or "L-oo". In Danish, Finnish, German, Norwegian, and Swedish, it is pronounced as "L-ow".
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Popularity
Lau is not a very common name worldwide, but it has gained some popularity in recent years. In the United States, it is not ranked among the top 1000 baby names for either gender. However, it has been used by a small number of parents in other countries such as Denmark, Finland, Germany, and Norway.

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Lau Name meanings & History

Chinese, Danish, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish. The meaning of Lau varies depending on the language and culture. In Chinese, it is a surname that can mean "flow" or "to flow". In Danish, Finnish, German, Norwegian, and Swedish, it can be a short form of names such as Lauri, Laurits, Lauritz, or Laura, which are derived from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel". Dutch short form of Laurens. Lau can be used as a standalone name, or it can be a shortened form of longer names that begin with "Lau-", such as Laufey or Lauro. It can work well as a first name or a middle name, depending on the parents' preferences.

Zodiac Sign of Lau: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lau:

L: Legal,Lover,Luscious,Languid,Lazy,Lovely,Liaison

A: Aggressive,Angry,Assertive,Argumentative,Ambitious,Action

U: Unity,Undermining,Utopia,Universality,Understanding

Lau is:

  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Urban name

2.) Lau (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Lau has various meanings depending on the Chinese characters used to write it. Some possible meanings include "flooding," "flowing water," and "flowery"


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Cartoon of Lau

Description: The name Lau has various meanings depending on the Chinese characters used to write it. Some possible meanings include "flooding," "flowing water," and "flowery". Diminutive of Laura. Lau is most commonly used as a given name for boys in Chinese-speaking countries such as China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. It can also be used as a unisex name in Western countries.

Famous People

There are several famous people with the surname Lau, including actor and producer Andrew Lau, singer and actress Joey Yung Cho-yee, and Hong Kong billionaire businessman Joseph Lau Luen-hung.

Related Names to Lau

Similar names to Lau include Lou, Lao, and Lu.

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