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Lawrence: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“of Laurentum; crowned with laurel”
لارنس
Laurentius
What Lawrence means
Lawrence (لارنس, Latin Laurentius) is a Christian boy’s name that means “of Laurentum; crowned with laurel”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Lawrence.
Lawrence at a glance
- Meaning
- of Laurentum; crowned with laurel
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- lor-uns
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 8
- First letter
- L · ل
Meaning of Lawrence
- In English
- of Laurentum; crowned with laurel
- اردو میں معنی
- لارل کا تاج پہنا ہوا
Origin and history of Lawrence
From Latin Laurentius, meaning 'of Laurentum'. Laurentum was a town near Rome, named for its laurel (bay) trees.
Base wordLatin Laurentius
How to say and write Lawrence
- Say it
- lor-uns2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Lawrence
- Urdu
- لارنس
- Original script
- Laurentius
- Other spellings
- Laurence · Lorenzo
- Known bearer
- St Lawrence, deacon and martyr
- Themes
- Honour
Sibling names for Lawrence
Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Lawrence.
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Questions about the name Lawrence
What does the name Lawrence mean?
Lawrence means “of Laurentum; crowned with laurel”. In Urdu: لارل کا تاج پہنا ہوا. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).
Is Lawrence a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Lawrence is a boy’s name.
Is Lawrence a Christian name?
Yes. Lawrence is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From Latin Laurentius, meaning 'of Laurentum'. Laurentum was a town near Rome, named for its laurel (bay) trees.
How do you pronounce Lawrence?
Say it “lor-uns”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Lawrence in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Lawrence is written لارنس. In its original script: Laurentius.
What are other spellings of Lawrence?
Lawrence is also spelled Laurence, Lorenzo.
Who is a famous person named Lawrence?
St Lawrence, deacon and martyr
Is the meaning of Lawrence verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.