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Lau

Statistics: Italy · native version ↗
Girl Name day: October 19 In French: Laure
Origin: From Latin laurus, laurel. Meaning: Laurel; she who wears the laurel.
Laura derives from the Latin laurus, 'laurel', a plant sacred to Apollo and a symbol of victory, glory, and wisdom, hence the image of the laurel wreath.

Name day for Lau

October 19

Why this day? Lau is a short form of Laura, 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 Laura. It keeps its origin (From Latin laurus, laurel) and meaning — laurel; she who wears the laurel, and shares its name day, October 19.

On birth records, Lau is rarely written as such: the Laus are Lauras (32,589 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Laura page.

Frequently asked questions about Lau

What does Lau mean?

Lau is a short form of Laura, which means laurel; she who wears the laurel.

When is Lau's name day?

October 19, together with Laura: 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 Laura.

Lau's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

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Friendship potential for Lau

Top 10

  1. Mina96%
  2. Emili96%
  3. Laila96%
  4. Cristel96%
  5. Alyson96%
  6. Alison96%
  7. Elodie96%
  8. Soraya96%
  9. Alisea95%
  10. Assia95%

Bottom 10

  1. Adelaide57%
  2. Petra60%
  3. Leyla60%
  4. Maryam62%
  5. Selene64%
  6. Marie66%
  7. Astrid67%
  8. Arya67%
  9. Swami68%
  10. Regina68%

Love potential for Lau

Bottom 10

  1. Arya42%
  2. Ada53%
  3. Cataleya53%
  4. Astrid57%
  5. Swami58%
  6. Dayana58%
  7. Tecla60%
  8. Atena60%
  9. Leyla60%
  10. Petra60%

Professional potential for Lau

Crush potential for Lau

Top 10

  1. Maja96%
  2. Klea96%
  3. Assia96%
  4. Alyson96%
  5. Mya96%
  6. Laila96%
  7. Allyson96%
  8. Charlotte96%
  9. Mayra96%
  10. Farah96%

Bottom 10

  1. Adelaide54%
  2. Petra60%
  3. Maryam60%
  4. Leyla60%
  5. Swami62%
  6. Astrid63%
  7. Selene66%
  8. Nives66%
  9. Ada66%
  10. Marie67%
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