Laura

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
"Laurel" or "Bay tree"
Pronunciation
LAW-RA(French)
LAW-oo-raw(Hungarian)
LAWR-ə(English)
LOR-uh or LAR-uh
LOW-ra(Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Polish, Czech, Slovak, German, Dutch)
LOW-rah(Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish)
LOW-ru(Portuguese)
LOW-rə(Catalan)
Popularity
Laura is a popular name around the world. In the United States, it was ranked the 308th most popular name for baby girls in 2020. It has also been a popular name in many European countries, including Italy, Spain, and France.

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Laura Name meanings & History

"Laurel" or "Bay tree". Laura is a classic name that can be used for baby girls born in any era. It is a popular choice for parents who want a timeless, feminine name that still has a modern feel.

Zodiac Sign of Laura: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Laura:

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

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

U: Undermining,Unity,Utopia,Understanding,Universality

R: Restless,Resourceful,Reason,Rational

Laura is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people named Laura include Laura Ingalls Wilder (author of the "Little House on the Prairie" series), Laura Dern (actress), and Laura Linney (actress).

2.) LAURA (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Laura is derived from the Latin laurus (laurel, an evergreen shrub or tree whose leaves were woven into wreaths by the ancient Greeks to crown victors in various contests). Originally an Italian name, Laura came into use in England in the 19th century and is now popularly bestowed throughout the English-speaking world. (LAU-RAH, LOR-AH)


3.) LAURA (Female)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: Derived from the Latin laurus (laurel). Laurel is an evergreen shrub or tree whose leaves were woven into wreaths by the ancient Greeks to crown victors in various contests. (LAU-RAH)


4.) Laura (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) laurel-crowned and joyous

Other Forms: Lara, Lora


5.) LAURA (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: A borrowing from the Italian, Laura is derived from the Latin laurus (laurel). Laurel is an evergreen tree or shrub whose leaves were woven into wreaths by the ancient Greeks to crown the victors in various contests. Var: Lore. (LAU-RAH)


6.) LAURA (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: A borrowing from the Italian, Laura is derived from laurus (laurel). The name was borne by a 9th-century nun and saint of Cordova, martyred in boiling pitch by the Moors. Var: Larela, Laryssa, Laurantina, Laureana, Laurela, Lora, Loraida. (LAH-OO-RAH)


7.) Laura (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) crowned with laurel.

Other Forms: Laurah, Laure, Laurella, Laurka, Lavra, Lawra, Lawrah, Lawrea, Loura


8.) Laura (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Laurel

Other Forms: Laurah, Lora


9.) LAURA (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Derived from the Latin laurus (laurel). In ancient Greece, the leaves from the laurel bush were woven into wreaths to crown the winners of various contests. Var: Lora. Pet: Lauri, Laurie, Lori, Lorie. (LAU-RAH, LOR-AH)


10.) LAURA (Female)

Usage: Polish

Meanings: A borrowing from the Italian, Laura (crown of laurel) is derived from the Latin laurus (laurel, an evergreen shrub or tree, the leaves of which were woven into wreaths by the ancient Greeks to crown victors in various contests). (LAH-OO-RAH)


11.) LAURA (Female)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Laura is derived from the Latin laurus (laurel, an evergreen shrub or tree whose leaves were woven into wreaths by the ancient Greeks to crown victors in various contests). Originally an Italian name, Laura came into use in the British Isles in the 19th century. Pet: Laurie. (LOR-RAH)


12.) LAURA (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Derived from the Latin laurus (laurel, an evergreen shrub or tree whose leaves were woven into wreaths by the ancient Greeks to crown victors in various contests). Originally an Italian name, Laura came into use in England in the 19th century, and is now popularly bestowed throughout the English-speaking world. Var: Lora. Pet: Laurie, Lori. (LAU-RAH, LOR-AH)


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