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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.

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Friendship potential for Clau

Love potential for Clau

Bottom 10

  1. Arya47%
  2. Morgana52%
  3. Dora55%
  4. Swami56%
  5. Cataleya57%
  6. Ada58%
  7. Selene58%
  8. Ornella60%
  9. Petra60%
  10. Maura60%

Professional potential for Clau

Bottom 10

  1. Olimpia45%
  2. Arya49%
  3. Isotta52%
  4. Wissal52%
  5. Lilia53%
  6. Swami53%
  7. Maia53%
  8. Emma Maria53%
  9. Licia54%
  10. Selene54%

Crush potential for Clau

Bottom 10

  1. Costanzo50%
  2. Ramona50%
  3. Assunta51%
  4. Hannah58%
  5. Leyla60%
  6. Ornella60%
  7. Petra60%
  8. Romina60%
  9. Swami60%
  10. Maura60%
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