Lauris

Lauris is a Dutch short form and Latvian variant of Laurin or Laurenz, all of which originally derive from the ancient Roman surname Laurentius.

What does the name Lauris mean?

Lauris is a Dutch short form and Latvian variant of Laurin or Laurenz, all of which originally derive from the ancient Roman surname Laurentius. Translated into German, the boy's name means 'the one from Laurentum' or 'the laurel-crowned'. In Greek-Roman times, laurel was used as a symbol of victory, glory, and honor, which is why the name is often popularly interpreted as 'the victor'. Its origin lies in Latin, derived from the words laurus or laurea for 'the laurel', 'the laurel tree', 'the laurel wreath', 'the triumph', and 'the victory' or Laurentum for 'a coastal town in Latium between Ostia and Lavinium'. Furthermore, the girl's name Lauris is used as a Latin American diminutive of Laura. Laurentum is considered the ancient Roman city in Latium, located between Ostia and Lavinium on the west coast of the Italian peninsula southwest of Rome. Other variants include Laurids, Lauricio, Laurys, Lavrans, Lavrenti, Lavrentj, and Laurus.

Where does the name Lauris come from?

Etymology Lauris is a male first name of Latin origin meaning 'the laurel-crowned'. Latin

How do you pronounce Lauris?

Sound & pronunciation of Lauris: The name Lauris is two syllables and phonetically balanced. In pronunciation 'Lau-ris' [ˈlaʊ̯ʁɪs], it begins with an open diphthong that conveys openness. The second syllable sounds short and clear. The hissing '-ris' adds a slight, distinct accent. Lauris thus appears modern and present - harmonious, lively, and independent.

When is the name day of Lauris?

The name day for Lauris is January 8, February 3, July 21, August 10, September 5, September 28, and November 14.

Popularity

Lauris is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,881st on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2009 at 912th place. In the last ten years, Lauris has been given as a first name about 170 times, placing it 1,777th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,743rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Laubi / Lauri / Lausel / Lausi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Lauris Bajaruns (Latvian ice hockey player)
• Lauris Darzins (Latvian national ice hockey player)
• Lauris Elms (Australian opera singer)
• Lauris Norstad (General of the US Air Force in World War II)
• Lauris Reiniks (Latvian singer-songwriter)