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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. Adil96%
  2. Gurvan96%
  3. Renan96%
  4. Redouane96%
  5. Dalil96%
  6. Oussama96%
  7. Ahmet96%
  8. Imad96%
  9. Adame96%
  10. Sabri96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tommy48%
  2. Paco48%
  3. Youri51%
  4. Jayson53%
  5. Lancelot53%
  6. Randy55%
  7. Kyliann55%
  8. Tomy55%
  9. Toni57%
  10. Matt57%

Love potential for Lau

Professional potential for Lau

Bottom 10

  1. Nans57%
  2. Randy60%
  3. Matt61%
  4. Robinson61%
  5. Kyliann62%
  6. Merlin62%
  7. Leni62%
  8. Mewen63%
  9. Ylan63%
  10. Ilian63%

Crush potential for Lau

Bottom 10

  1. Paco44%
  2. Merlin47%
  3. Tommy49%
  4. Lancelot50%
  5. Luigi52%
  6. Gwendal52%
  7. Robinson53%
  8. Youri53%
  9. Toni54%
  10. Louca55%
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