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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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Friendship potential for Lau

Top 10

  1. Nazim96%
  2. Nadim96%
  3. Houssam96%
  4. Hatim96%
  5. Cisse96%
  6. Alann96%
  7. Redwan96%
  8. Yousri96%
  9. Meziane96%
  10. Isa96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lee-Lou42%
  2. Cerise42%
  3. Anakin43%
  4. Janis45%
  5. Lennie46%
  6. Liloo47%
  7. Xan48%
  8. Scotty48%
  9. Elfie48%
  10. Leeloo48%

Love potential for Lau

Bottom 10

  1. Orphee42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Corto42%
  4. Xan42%
  5. Anakin42%
  6. Ondine42%
  7. Sterenn42%
  8. Zadig42%
  9. Eurydice43%
  10. Azilis43%

Professional potential for Lau

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Paris49%
  3. Shade50%
  4. Xan50%
  5. Leeloo52%
  6. Prunelle54%
  7. Lee-Lou54%
  8. Cerise56%
  9. Vanille56%
  10. Ondine56%

Crush potential for Lau

Top 10

  1. Brad92%
  2. Aimie86%
  3. Julius86%
  4. Fayssal86%
  5. Zeineb84%
  6. Joane84%
  7. Adela84%
  8. Hatim84%
  9. Wanis83%
  10. Callista82%

Bottom 10

  1. Lee-Lou42%
  2. Corto42%
  3. Cerise44%
  4. Janis44%
  5. Xan44%
  6. Lennie46%
  7. Orphee47%
  8. Mika47%
  9. Phileas47%
  10. Zadig48%
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