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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. Anna93%
  2. Victoria87%
  3. Agathe85%
  4. Victoire85%
  5. Sofia84%
  6. Léna79%
  7. Rose76%
  8. Adèle72%
  9. Elena71%
  10. Julia71%

Bottom 10

  1. Ambre69%
  2. Elena71%
  3. Julia71%
  4. Olivia71%
  5. Adèle72%
  6. Rose76%
  7. Léna79%
  8. Sofia84%
  9. Agathe85%
  10. Victoire85%

Love potential for Lau

Top 10

  1. Victoria87%
  2. Victoire84%
  3. Sofia78%
  4. Anna76%
  5. Agathe72%
  6. Olivia71%
  7. Rose71%
  8. Elena68%
  9. Léna66%
  10. Julia65%

Bottom 10

  1. Ambre58%
  2. Adèle63%
  3. Julia65%
  4. Léna66%
  5. Elena68%
  6. Olivia71%
  7. Rose71%
  8. Agathe72%
  9. Anna76%
  10. Sofia78%

Professional potential for Lau

Top 10

  1. Agathe89%
  2. Olivia86%
  3. Anna85%
  4. Julia83%
  5. Adèle82%
  6. Elena80%
  7. Sofia80%
  8. Rose74%
  9. Ambre73%
  10. Victoria73%

Bottom 10

  1. Victoire72%
  2. Ambre73%
  3. Victoria73%
  4. Léna73%
  5. Rose74%
  6. Elena80%
  7. Sofia80%
  8. Adèle82%
  9. Julia83%
  10. Anna85%

Crush potential for Lau

Top 10

  1. Victoria82%
  2. Anna81%
  3. Sofia78%
  4. Victoire77%
  5. Léna74%
  6. Rose73%
  7. Olivia73%
  8. Julia70%
  9. Elena70%
  10. Agathe68%

Bottom 10

  1. Adèle62%
  2. Ambre64%
  3. Agathe68%
  4. Julia70%
  5. Elena70%
  6. Rose73%
  7. Olivia73%
  8. Léna74%
  9. Victoire77%
  10. Sofia78%
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