Laray
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- Name
- Laray
- Gender
- Boy name
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The boy's name Laray (LaRay) is an African American variant of the name Ray, which is a short form of Raimund. Translated, this name means "the protective advisor" as well as "the counselor and protector."
What does the name Laray mean?
Laray (LaRay) is a boy's name regarded as an African American derivation of Ray, a short form of the name Raimund. Its meanings include "the protective advisor" and "the counselor and protector." The roots of the name lie in the Old High German terms ragin, meaning "the counsel" or "the decision," and munt, which stands for "the protection," "the defender," or "the guardian." Additionally, Laray means "row" in Cebuano.
Where does the name Laray come from?
The first name Laray has its roots in Old High German and carries the meaning "the protective advisor."
How do you pronounce Laray?
Laray is pronounced like 'Lä-rei.'
When is the name day of Laray?
The name day for Laray is celebrated on January 7 and August 31.
Popularity
In Germany, Laray is a rather rare first name. It has not ranked prominently in German first name charts. Its best placement was in 1967 at 2,612th in the US name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 50 times, earning it the 3,889th place in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 3,343rd in the USA.
Famous people
- Jason Laray Keener (American film director)
Frequently asked questions about the name Laray
Where does the name Laray come from?
The first name Laray has its roots in Old High German and is common in African American, American, and Anglo-American linguistic areas.
What does Laray mean?
Laray means 'the protective advisor' and is composed of the Old High German terms ragin (the counsel, the decision) and munt (the protection, the defender).
How popular is the name Laray?
The popularity of the name Laray varies, but it is common in certain regions and communities, particularly in the African American context.