Laurens

The first name Laurens is the Dutch variant of the Latin name Laurentius. It means 'the man from Laurentum' or 'the one who originates from the city of Laurentum' and refers to the ancient Roman city Laurentum. Folk etymologically, Laurens is often associated with 'the laurel-crowned', derived from the Latin word laurus for 'laurel'.

What does the name Laurens mean?

Laurens is a Dutch form of the Latin name Laurentius, which has the meanings 'the man from Laurentum' or 'the one originating from the city of Laurentum', referring to the ancient Roman city Laurentum. Additionally, the name can also be understood as 'the laurel-crowned', which traces back to the Latin word laurus for 'laurel'. Besides the Netherlands, Laurens can also be found sporadically in German and English-speaking areas. The international variants of Laurens or Laurentius include Laurence, Laurent, Lawrence, Llorenc, Lorens, Lorenz, Lorenzo, and Loris.

Where does the name Laurens come from?

The name Laurens has its roots in Latin and means among other things 'the laurel-crowned' or 'the man from Laurentum'. It is composed of the Latin terms Laurentum, the ancient Roman city in Latium, and laurus, the Latin word for laurel. The languages in which the name occurs are Dutch and Dutch.

How do you pronounce Laurens?

The pronunciation of Laurens is two syllables and clearly structured. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'LAU-rens' [ˈlaʊʁɛns], with the diphthong 'au' creating a wide and open sound. The soft 'r' connects the syllables, while the ending '-ens' rounds off the name with a slight nasal quality. These features give Laurens a grounded yet elegant aura - traditional, balanced, and clearly defined.

When is the name day of Laurens?

The name day of Laurens is celebrated on several dates: January 8, February 3, July 21, August 10, September 5, September 28, and November 14.

Popularity

Laurens is very popular in Germany and currently ranks 2,655th on the list of the most common first names for boys. Its highest placement was in 2011 when it reached 408th place. Over the last ten years, Laurens has been chosen approximately 280 times as a first name, placing it 1,260th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 934th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lau / Laui / LauLau / Launi / Lauri / Laurie / Lausi / Rensi

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Famous people

• Gerrit Laurens Keultjes (Dutch painter)
• Jules Joseph Augustin Laurens Laurens (painter from France)
• Laurens Bake (Dutch writer)
• Laurens Bakker (Dutch musician)
• Laurens de Bock (Belgian football player)
• Laurens de Vreese (cyclist from Belgium)
• Laurens Geels (film director from the Netherlands)
• Laurens Hammond (inventor of the Hammond organ)
• Laurens J Bol (Dutch historian)
• Laurens Laurensen (German theologian)
• Laurens Perseus Hickok (American philosopher)
• Laurens Rijnbeek (football player from the Netherlands)
• Laurens Smitz Meintjes (cyclist from South Africa)
• Laurens Straub (Dutch film director)
• Laurens Sweeck (Belgian cyclist)
• Laurens Ten Dam (Dutch cyclist)
• Laurens Ten Heuvel (Dutch footballer)
• Laurens van der Post (South African writer)
• Laurens van Kuik (Dutch painter)
• Laurens Vanthoor (Belgian racing driver)