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Clau

Statistics: Italy · native version ↗
Girl Name day: May 18
Origin: Latin. Meaning: lame or to close.
From Latin claudus or the root claudere.

Name day for Clau

May 18

Why this day? Clau is a short form of Claudia, and shares its name day.

Clau is celebrated in France on February 15; Italy on May 18; Argentina on October 30.

The story of the name Clau

Clau is a short form of Claudia. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — lame or to close, and shares its name day, May 18.

On birth records, Clau is rarely written as such: the Claus are Claudias (24,225 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Claudia page.

Frequently asked questions about Clau

What does Clau mean?

Clau is a short form of Claudia, which means lame or to close.

When is Clau's name day?

May 18, together with Claudia: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Clau a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Claudia.

Clau's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Clau

Top 10

  1. Amanda96%
  2. Lina96%
  3. Sofia Maria96%
  4. Livia96%
  5. Amelia96%
  6. Emilia96%
  7. Aida95%
  8. Delia94%
  9. Clelia94%
  10. Cloe93%

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe58%
  2. Gemma60%
  3. Antonia65%
  4. Allegra66%
  5. Amelie69%
  6. Fatima71%
  7. Celeste72%
  8. Vera72%
  9. Luna72%
  10. Ariel74%

Love potential for Clau

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe54%
  2. Dafne54%
  3. Allegra56%
  4. Gemma60%
  5. Luna60%
  6. Ariel62%
  7. Elettra64%
  8. Iris64%
  9. Maya64%
  10. Celeste65%

Professional potential for Clau

Bottom 10

  1. Luna47%
  2. Zoe51%
  3. Dafne52%
  4. Maria Sole55%
  5. Celeste58%
  6. Mariasole59%
  7. Gemma60%
  8. Ariel60%
  9. Amelie60%
  10. Nina62%

Crush potential for Clau

Top 10

  1. Amanda96%
  2. Amelia96%
  3. Livia96%
  4. Emilia96%
  5. Chanel96%
  6. Lina96%
  7. Olivia96%
  8. Delia95%
  9. Clarissa95%
  10. Lia95%

Bottom 10

  1. Gemma60%
  2. Antonia64%
  3. Vera66%
  4. Ester69%
  5. Micol69%
  6. Ariel70%
  7. Fatima70%
  8. Zoe72%
  9. Amelie72%
  10. Celeste72%
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