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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.

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Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

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