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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:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Lau

Top 10

  1. Yusuf96%
  2. Edward96%
  3. Adrian96%
  4. Saad96%
  5. Alassane96%
  6. Jassim96%
  7. Haroun96%
  8. Sekou96%
  9. Mahdi96%
  10. Akram96%

Bottom 10

  1. Leeroy42%
  2. Zack49%
  3. Emrys51%
  4. Pharell54%
  5. Lilio57%
  6. Tyméo58%
  7. Kays59%
  8. Samba59%
  9. Tyron60%
  10. Junior60%

Love potential for Lau

Bottom 10

  1. Emrys42%
  2. Alec50%
  3. Thélio51%
  4. Néo51%
  5. Loup52%
  6. Lazare52%
  7. Solal53%
  8. Ezra53%
  9. Pharell54%
  10. Enaël54%

Professional potential for Lau

Bottom 10

  1. Kays55%
  2. Hélios56%
  3. Alec57%
  4. Leeroy58%
  5. Daryl58%
  6. Zack59%
  7. Darius59%
  8. Elyo60%
  9. Néo60%
  10. Eymen61%

Crush potential for Lau

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