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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. Sana95%
  2. Sara93%
  3. Amel91%
  4. Safia90%
  5. Doriane90%
  6. Bérénice90%
  7. Maylis89%
  8. Faustine89%
  9. Imane87%
  10. Eve85%

Bottom 10

  1. Lylou52%
  2. Lili52%
  3. Maiwenn54%
  4. Emmy55%
  5. Lily57%
  6. Enola59%
  7. Maya59%
  8. Ninon59%
  9. Violette60%
  10. Lily-Rose60%

Love potential for Lau

Bottom 10

  1. Maiwenn42%
  2. Lila42%
  3. Maya45%
  4. Cassandre46%
  5. Maïa50%
  6. Enola50%
  7. Paloma51%
  8. Tess52%
  9. Violette52%
  10. Lylou54%

Professional potential for Lau

Top 10

  1. Esther96%
  2. Sana96%
  3. Yasmine95%
  4. Amel95%
  5. Safia94%
  6. Faustine92%
  7. Doriane92%
  8. Marwa91%
  9. Selma89%
  10. Angela89%

Bottom 10

  1. Lylou50%
  2. Maiwenn51%
  3. Enola60%
  4. Ninon61%
  5. Maïa61%
  6. Tess62%
  7. Lili62%
  8. Lila63%
  9. Carla63%
  10. Loane66%

Crush potential for Lau

Bottom 10

  1. Maya54%
  2. Lily54%
  3. Lili55%
  4. Lila55%
  5. Enola56%
  6. Violette56%
  7. Maiwenn57%
  8. Tess57%
  9. Ninon58%
  10. Orlane58%
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