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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. Pas96%
  2. Nadjim96%
  3. Jean-Rémy96%
  4. Nouredine96%
  5. Bap96%
  6. Davide96%
  7. Nazim96%
  8. Nadim96%
  9. Hacene96%
  10. Yva96%

Bottom 10

  1. Jazz42%
  2. Elon42%
  3. Lee-Lou42%
  4. Cerise42%
  5. Lyloo43%
  6. Anakin43%
  7. Sunny44%
  8. Boubou45%
  9. Zelda45%
  10. Janis45%

Love potential for Lau

Professional potential for Lau

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Elon42%
  3. Benoît-Joseph47%
  4. Paris49%
  5. Shade50%
  6. Zephirin50%
  7. Heaven50%
  8. Xan50%
  9. Gato51%
  10. Tette51%

Crush potential for Lau

Top 10

  1. Brad92%
  2. Patsy89%
  3. Patty89%
  4. Reinette89%
  5. Trish89%
  6. Patti89%
  7. Tricia89%
  8. Réna89%
  9. Carinne88%
  10. Titine87%
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