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Laura Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "laura" is "the name laura is derived from the latin word 'laurus' which means 'laurel'", and is used often for "the name laura is commonly used for girls".

Name
laura
Meaning
the name laura is derived from the latin word 'laurus' which means 'laurel'
Pronunciation
loh-ruh
Used for
the name laura is commonly used for girls
Syllables
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Laura Name Details

The name Laura has ancient origins and was popularized by the 9th-century Saint Laura of Cordoba in Spain. It gained further popularity due to the character Laura Fairlie in Wilkie Collins' novel 'The Woman in White'. The name has remained a common choice for girls throughout history.

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