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The Name Laura - Origin and Meaning of Laura
  



The Name Laura - Origin and Meaning of Laura


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Laura

Latin

Usage of the Name Laura

English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Finnish, Estonian

Meaning of the Name Laura

The name Laura is a feminine form of the Late Latin name Laurus meaning "laurel".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867 - 1957), an American author; Laura Ashley (1925 - 1985), a Welsh designer; Laura Branigan (1957 - 2004), an American singer, songwriter, and actress; Laura Linney (born 1964), an American actress.
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