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Laura

"laurel"

Nicknames Lau · Laurita

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LAU·rah

2 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Latin laurus (laurel tree)

What Laura means

Laura is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "laurel". It comes from Latin laurus (laurel tree). It is pronounced LAU-rah.

The laurel wreath was the Roman symbol of victory. Very common for Mexican women born 1960-1990.

Nicknames in Mexico: Lau, Laurita. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.

Popularity: a common name in Mexico.

Related meanings: nature, victory.

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Laura means laurel

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