Girl name guide

Laura name meaning, origin and style

Laura name meaning: laurel. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.

Origin
Latin
Meaning
laurel
Say it
LOR-uh

Choosing Laura

A long-standing classic with the traditional association of laurel and victory.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.

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