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Laura
LAW-ruh
Laura (name) means a female given name derived from Latin, related to the word for "laurel.". Example: “She named her daughter Laura after her grandmother.”
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A female given name derived from Latin, related to the word for "laurel."
"She named her daughter Laura after her grandmother."
"The request for a retraction centers around an October 28 segment on Laura Ingraham’s prime time show, “The Ingraham Angle.”"
— Oliver Darcy, Lawyer for impeachment witness Lt. Col Vindman demands Fox News retract ‘false and defamatory’ segment (2019)
How to use Laura
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common girl's name meaning roughly "crowned with laurel."
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- Plural
- lauras, laurae
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Etymology
From Late Latin Laura, from the feminine form of laurus, "laurel tree."
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What does “Laura” mean?
The word “Laura” means a female given name derived from Latin, related to the word for "laurel.". In plain terms, a common girl's name meaning roughly "crowned with laurel.".
How do you pronounce “Laura”?
“Laura” is pronounced LAW-ruh (/lɑːɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Laura” in a sentence?
Here is “Laura” used in a sentence: “She named her daughter Laura after her grandmother.”
What part of speech is “Laura”?
“Laura” is a name.
Where does the word “Laura” come from?
The word “Laura” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin Laura, from the feminine form of laurus, "laurel tree.".
Is “Laura” a common word?
“Laura” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Laura a boy's or a girl's name?
Laura is a female given name. It derives from Latin and is related to the word for "laurel."
Should the name Laura always be capitalized?
Yes. As a personal given name, Laura is a proper noun and is always written with a capital L.
What names are related to Laura?
Laura shares its Latin "laurel" root with names such as Laurel, Lauren, and Laurence. These names are historically connected through that same meaning.
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