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Lau

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Boy Name day: August 10
Origin: Latin. Meaning: laurel-crowned, victorious.
From the Latin Laurentius, "inhabitant of Laurentum" (a city in Latium) or "laurel-crowned" (laurus), an ancient symbol of victory and glory.

Name day for Lau

August 10

Why this day? Lau is a short form of Laurent, 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 Laurent. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — laurel-crowned, victorious, and shares its name day, August 10.

On birth records, Lau is rarely written as such: the Laus are Laurents (328,570 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Laurent page. Lau is also a short form of Laurence.

Frequently asked questions about Lau

What does Lau mean?

Lau is a short form of Laurent, which means laurel-crowned, victorious.

When is Lau's name day?

August 10, together with Laurent: 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 Laurent.

Lau's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Lau

Bottom 10

  1. Léo59%
  2. Timéo62%
  3. Sacha64%
  4. Naël65%
  5. Jules67%
  6. Maël68%
  7. Liam69%
  8. Gabriel70%
  9. Robin70%
  10. Raphaël71%

Love potential for Lau

Top 10

  1. Martin93%
  2. Augustin88%
  3. Mohamed83%
  4. Aaron78%
  5. Adam77%
  6. Gabin77%
  7. Marceau75%
  8. Liam72%
  9. Timéo72%
  10. Léo71%

Bottom 10

  1. Sacha53%
  2. Maël54%
  3. Jules58%
  4. Raphaël58%
  5. Gabriel59%
  6. Robin67%
  7. Nolan68%
  8. Naël70%
  9. Léo71%
  10. Liam72%

Professional potential for Lau

Bottom 10

  1. Maël57%
  2. Timéo67%
  3. Sacha68%
  4. Naël69%
  5. Robin69%
  6. Jules71%
  7. Gabin72%
  8. Nolan74%
  9. Liam74%
  10. Adam74%

Crush potential for Lau

Bottom 10

  1. Léo54%
  2. Sacha58%
  3. Robin59%
  4. Jules59%
  5. Maël59%
  6. Gabriel63%
  7. Raphaël64%
  8. Naël64%
  9. Timéo64%
  10. Gabin68%
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