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  1. Oct 6, 2024 · The name was borne by the 9th-century Spanish martyr Saint Laura, who was a nun thrown into a vat of molten lead by the Moors. It was also the name of the subject of poems by the 14th-century Italian poet Petrarch. As an English name, Laura has been used since the 13th century.

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  2. The name Laura is the feminized form of laurus, Latin for " bay laurel plant", which in the Greco-Roman era was used as a symbol of victory, honor or fame. The name represents the embodiment of victory and strength. The name Daphne, derived from Ancient Greek, carries the same meaning.

  3. 6 days ago · The name Laura is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "from Laurentum or bay laurel". Laura is a hauntingly evocative perennial, never trendy, never dated, feminine without being fussy, with literary links stretching back to Dante.

  4. According to 2 people from China and Italy, the name Laura is of Latin origin and means "The name Laura derives from the word 'laurel', a plant used to make crowns for winners during the Ancient Rome. It means victory, good luck.'".

  5. Aug 16, 2024 · Laura Name Meaning. Laura comes from the Latin term “laurus” means “laurel.” Origins of the Name Laura. The name Laura has its roots in ancient Rome, where it was a popular name for girls. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word “laurus,” which means “laurel tree.”

  6. Laura is the feminine form of the Latin name Laurus, meaning ‘laurel’. The name was popularised in part by Italian poet Petrarch, who wrote love poems to a woman named Laura.

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  8. In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name Laura is: Laurel tree or sweet bay tree (symbols of honour and victory). The sonnets of 14th-century Italian poet Petrarch were addressed a...

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