Laura
/lawruh/ Germanic Female 2 syllables
Meaning & Origin
Laura is a Germanic name meaning "Laurel tree". Latin laurus
Quick Facts
Language Germanic
Gender Female
Syllables 2
Phonetic lawruh
IPA lɔɹə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as lawruh. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original Germanic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Laura
- · Laura Dern - Actress
- · Laura Ingalls Wilder - Author
- · Laura Linney - Actress
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