Boy name
Laurens name meaning
“from the town of Laurentum”
Laurens is a boy’s name meaning ‘from the town of Laurentum’. It is the Dutch form of the Latin name Laurentius. The ancient town’s name is often associated with Latin laurus, ‘laurel’, providing a further word connection alongside the name’s direct reference to Laurentum.
What does Laurens mean?
From the town of Laurentum
In Indonesian: berasal dari kota Laurentum
Origin and cultural usage of Laurens
Laurens is a Dutch form of Latin Laurentius, meaning ‘from Laurentum’. The ancient town's name is often associated with laurus ‘laurel’.
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Name combinations with Laurens
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Laurens, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Laurens: from the town of Laurentum
- Damara: heifer; gentle
- Yanuarius: relating to January
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Meaning of each word
- Laurens: from the town of Laurentum
- Josua: the Lord is salvation
- Stepanus: crown or victory wreath
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Laurens Gian
Meaning of each word
- Laurens: from the town of Laurentum
- Gian: God is gracious
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Sean Laurens Kristiyono
Meaning of each word
- Sean: God is gracious
- Laurens: from the town of Laurentum
- Kristiyono: follower of Christ
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Laurens Jordan
Meaning of each word
- Laurens: from the town of Laurentum
- Jordan: that which flows down
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Meaning of each word
- Laurens: from the town of Laurentum
- Andrean: brave, manly
- Yonas: a dove
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How to pronounce Laurens
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮅᮛᮨᮔ᮪ᮞ᮪ |
Is Laurens a boy’s name?
Yes, Laurens is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Laurens ranks #2,024 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Laurens
Famous people named Laurens
- Laurens Bahang Dama · b. 1964
- Laurens Tato
- Laurens Tato · b. 1955
FAQ about the name Laurens
What is the meaning of Laurens?
Laurens means from the town of Laurentum. Laurens is a Dutch form of Latin Laurentius, meaning ‘from Laurentum’. The ancient town's name is often associated with laurus ‘laurel’.
Is Laurens a boy’s name?
Yes, Laurens is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Laurens?
Laurens is of Latin and European origin.
How many syllables does Laurens have?
Laurens has 2 syllables (Lau-rens) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Laurens?
Laurens ranks #2,024 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Laurens?
Some ideas: Laurens Damara Yanuarius; Laurens Josua Stepanus; Laurens Gian.
Famous people named Laurens?
Notable people named Laurens include Laurens Bahang Dama, Laurens Tato, Laurens Tato.
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