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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

Bottom 10

  1. John45%
  2. Sante49%
  3. Maverick57%
  4. Tommy57%
  5. Martha57%
  6. Gallo60%
  7. Galdino60%
  8. Perpetua60%
  9. Miran60%
  10. Elian60%

Love potential for Clau

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. Zelda46%
  3. Roan47%
  4. Selvaggia47%
  5. Orhan48%
  6. Viktor49%
  7. Kate50%
  8. Owen50%
  9. Vasco50%
  10. Miran50%

Professional potential for Clau

Bottom 10

  1. Eren45%
  2. Maverick47%
  3. Vasco48%
  4. Ofelia49%
  5. Mael49%
  6. Melody49%
  7. Clizia50%
  8. Renesmee50%
  9. Darius51%
  10. Rihanna51%

Crush potential for Clau

Bottom 10

  1. John46%
  2. Sante49%
  3. Martha51%
  4. Miran51%
  5. Henry56%
  6. Othman58%
  7. Jon58%
  8. Galdino60%
  9. Freya60%
  10. Ercole60%
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