Laurus

The masculine first name Laurus is considered a Dutch variant of the names Laurin and Laurenz, which have their origin in the ancient Roman name Laurentius.

What does the name Laurus mean?

The name Laurus is the Dutch form of Laurin and Laurenz, which trace back to the ancient Roman surname Laurentius. The meaning of the name is 'the one from Laurentum' or 'the laurel-crowned'. In the time of Greek-Roman culture, laurel was seen as a sign of victory, glory, and honor, which is why the name is often interpreted as 'the victor'. Its roots lie in Latin, derived from the terms laurus or laurea, which mean 'the laurel', 'the laurel tree', 'the laurel wreath', 'the triumph', and 'the victory', as well as Laurentum, an ancient city in Latium between Ostia and Lavinium. Laurentum itself was a Roman city located on the west coast of the Italian peninsula, southwest of Rome. Other variants of the name include Lavrans, Lavrenti, Lavrentj, and Laurynas.

Where does the name Laurus come from?

The first name Laurus has its roots in Latin and means 'the laurel-crowned'. The Latin terms include laurus, which means 'the laurel', 'the laurel branch', or 'the laurel wreath', as well as laurea, which stands for 'the laurel', 'the laurel tree', 'the laurel wreath', 'the triumph', and 'the victory'. Additionally, Laurentum refers to a coastal city in Latium that was located between Ostia and Lavinium.

How do you pronounce Laurus?

Lau-rus, where the 'au' is pronounced like in 'Haus'.

When is the name day of Laurus?

The name day for Laurus is celebrated on January 8, February 3, July 21, August 10, September 5, September 28, and November 14.

Popularity

In Germany, Laurus is a rare first name. In 2017, it ranked 3,867th on the list of the most common male baby names. Over the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Laurus ranks 9,767th.