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Baby Name Laura |
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Meaning of Laura - What does the name Laura means? |
Pronunciation: |
lor-rah | |
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Gender: |
Girl Name |
Origin: |
Scottish |
Name Meaning: |
A borrowing from the English, Laura is derived from the Latin laurus (laurel, an evergreen shrub or tree whose leaves were woven into wreaths by the ancient Greeks to crown victors in various contests). Originally an Italian name, Laura came into use in the British Isles in the 19th century |
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Pet forms: | Laurie |
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