Laura.
a female given name
Meaning & usage
a female given name
Where this word comes from
From Latin Laura, from laurus (“laurel tree”). The name was popular by Petrarch, but long remained rare in Germany, and considered a 'fadlike' name in Sweden as well. Since the name was however popular in England and Wales, it may have also been influenced by English Laura.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.