Girl name
Laura name meaning
“laurel tree or leaves”
Laura is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning “laurel tree or leaves.” Its source word is laurus, the Latin name for the laurel tree. The leaves of this tree symbolize honor and victory, providing the symbolic background to the name’s botanical meaning.
What does Laura mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Laura
From Latin laurus, the laurel tree, whose leaves symbolize honor and victory.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Laura
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Laura, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Laura as a first name
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Laura Stefani
Interpretation
May a crown of honor be woven from laurel leaves.Meaning of each word
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
- Stefani: crown, wreath of honor
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Laura Rachel
Interpretation
A picture of a ewe sheltering beneath a laurel tree.Meaning of each word
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
- Rachel: a ewe
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Laura Yasinta
Interpretation
A picture of hyacinth flowers growing beside a laurel tree.Meaning of each word
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
- Yasinta: hyacinth flower
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Interpretation
May fair judgment bring goodness beneath the shelter of laurel trees.Meaning of each word
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
- Dena: judged, vindicated
- Agita: good
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Laura Miryam
Interpretation
A picture of someone beloved, like a cherished laurel tree.Meaning of each word
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
- Miryam: beloved; bitterness; rebellion
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Laura Natali
Interpretation
A picture of a birth welcomed with leaves from a laurel tree.Meaning of each word
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
- Natali: birth; Christ's birthday
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Laura Audrey
Interpretation
May noble strength take shape in the image of a laurel tree.Meaning of each word
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
- Audrey: noble strength
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Interpretation
May love and honor surround a figure pictured with laurel leaves.Meaning of each word
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
- Marita: beloved; bitter; rebellion
- Agustine: exalted, worthy of reverence
Laura as a middle name
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Interpretation
May God increase purity, pictured through the leaves of a laurel tree.Meaning of each word
- Katherine: pure, in traditional interpretation
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
- Yosefina: may God add
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Interpretation
A picture of a joy bringer's birth welcomed with laurel leaves.Meaning of each word
- Natalia: relating to birth or Christmas
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
- Beatrice: bringer of happiness or blessing
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Interpretation
A picture of fruiting date palms and laurel trees from ancient times.Meaning of each word
- Tamara: a date palm
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
- Prisilia: ancient, belonging to former times
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Interpretation
May an honorable victory be pictured through the leaves of laurel.Meaning of each word
- Brigitta: exalted, elevated
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
- Veronika: one who brings triumph or victory
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Interpretation
A picture of a bond between fragrant cassia and a laurel tree.Meaning of each word
- Kezia: cassia, an aromatic spice plant
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
- Rebecca: bond, one who binds
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Interpretation
May victory come with purity, pictured through the leaves of laurel.Meaning of each word
- Victoria: victory, triumph over an opponent
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
- Agnesia: pure, chaste
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Interpretation
May peace and strength from God accompany shelter beneath a laurel tree.Meaning of each word
- Irena: peace, tranquility
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
- Gabriella: God is the source of my strength
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Interpretation
May wisdom meet God's generosity beneath the shelter of a laurel tree.Meaning of each word
- Sofya: wisdom
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
- Janis: God is gracious
Laura as a last name
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Angelica Laura
Interpretation
A picture of an angelic figure sheltered beneath a laurel tree.Meaning of each word
- Angelica: angelic; like an angel
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
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Esterina Laura
Interpretation
A picture of a star shining above the leaves of laurel.Meaning of each word
- Esterina: star
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
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Interpretation
A picture of a bright, noble laurel tree worthy of honor.Meaning of each word
- Agustine: exalted, worthy of reverence
- Klara: bright, clear, renowned
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
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Maretha Laura
Interpretation
A picture of a pearl resting among the leaves of laurel.Meaning of each word
- Maretha: pearl
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
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Katherine Laura
Interpretation
May purity be preserved, with a laurel tree as its image.Meaning of each word
- Katherine: pure, in traditional interpretation
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
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Tamara Laura
Interpretation
A picture of a fruiting date palm growing beside a laurel tree.Meaning of each word
- Tamara: a date palm
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
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Interpretation
A picture of a peaceful noblewoman beneath the shelter of laurel leaves.Meaning of each word
- Patricia: woman of noble rank
- Irina: peace, tranquility
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
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Brigitta Laura
Interpretation
A picture of a laurel tree raised high in honor.Meaning of each word
- Brigitta: exalted, elevated
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
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How to pronounce Laura
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦲꦸꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮅᮛ |
Is Laura a girl’s name?
Yes, Laura is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Laura ranks #321 among girl names in our data sample (29 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Laura
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Laura
- Laura Gemser · b. 1950
- Laura Basuki · b. 1988
- Laura Moane · b. 2006
- Laura Abbas Jackson · b. 2004
- Laura Muljadi · b. 1985
- Laura Theux · b. 1996
- Laura Dinda Yanatasya
- Laura Elisabet Sitompul
- Laura Elizabet
- Laura Elizabeth Sitompul · b. 1958
- Laura Khairunisa · b. 1959
- Laura Lesmana Wijaya · b. 1990
FAQ about the name Laura
What is the meaning of Laura?
Laura means laurel tree or leaves. From Latin laurus, the laurel tree, whose leaves symbolize honor and victory.
Is Laura a girl’s name?
Yes, Laura is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Laura?
Laura is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Laura have?
Laura has 2 syllables (Lau-ra) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Laura?
Laura ranks #321 among girl names in our data sample (29 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Laura?
Some ideas: Laura Stefani; Katherine Laura Yosefina; Angelica Laura.
Famous people named Laura?
Notable people named Laura include Laura Gemser, Laura Basuki, Laura Moane.
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