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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

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. Leelou45%
  2. Tommy48%
  3. Paco48%
  4. Malou50%
  5. Youri51%
  6. Lilly52%
  7. Cali52%
  8. Sélène52%
  9. Savannah52%
  10. Sherazade53%

Love potential for Lau

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen42%
  2. Sélène42%
  3. Siloé42%
  4. Merlin42%
  5. Sherazade47%
  6. Isis48%
  7. Robinson48%
  8. Prune48%
  9. Lilas48%
  10. Hilal49%

Professional potential for Lau

Bottom 10

  1. Prune51%
  2. Loona54%
  3. Cali56%
  4. Nans57%
  5. Lesly58%
  6. Sélène60%
  7. Lilly60%
  8. Siloé60%
  9. Myrtille60%
  10. Randy60%

Crush potential for Lau

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen42%
  2. Paco44%
  3. Malou45%
  4. Leelou46%
  5. Merlin47%
  6. Sélène48%
  7. Tommy49%
  8. Lancelot50%
  9. Savannah51%
  10. Dora51%
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