Lauris
English from Latin
"from Laurentum or bay laurel"
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Updated Mon Mar 17 2025
Lauris Origin and Meaning
The name Lauris is a boy's name of Swedish origin.
Lauris is a masculine name with Baltic and Latin roots. In Latvia and Lithuania, it's a traditional male name derived from the Latvian word "lauris" meaning "crowned with laurel" or simply "laurel." The laurel plant has historically symbolized victory, honor, and achievement since ancient Greek and Roman times. In Roman tradition, laurel wreaths crowned victors and poets. The name may also be connected to the Latin name Laurentius (Lawrence), meaning "from Laurentum" or also associated with laurel. Lauris has remained moderately popular in Baltic countries while being relatively uncommon elsewhere. It offers a distinctive yet accessible option with classical roots and strong symbolic associations with triumph and artistic achievement.
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