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Lau

Statistics: Argentina · native version ↗
Girl Name day: October 19 In French: Laure
Origin: Latin. Meaning: victory and glory.
From Latin laurus, the laurel.

Name day for Lau

October 19

Why this day? Lau is a short form of Laura, and shares its name day.

Lau is celebrated in Italy, Spain and Argentina on October 19; France on August 10; Brazil on June 10.

The story of the name Lau

Lau is a short form of Laura. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — victory and glory, and shares its name day, October 19.

On birth records, Lau is rarely written as such: the Laus are Lauras (445,264 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Laura page. Lau is also a short form of Laureano, Laureana, Lauro.

Frequently asked questions about Lau

What does Lau mean?

Lau is a short form of Laura, which means victory and glory.

When is Lau's name day?

October 19, together with Laura: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Lau a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Laura.

Lau's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 3/10

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