Lars
/ⱢAHRZ/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Lars is a English name meaning "The one wearing the laurel wreath (The winner) derived from the Latin element laurus ". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, BE, Bahrain. Scandinavian and Dutch short form of Laurentius. Laurentius is from the Roman family name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum'. Laurentum was an ancient city of Latium in Italy, its name possibly derived from 'laurus' (laurel).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic ⱢAHRZ
IPA ˈɫɑɹz
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ⱢAHRZ. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Lars
- · Lars Ulrich - Musician
- · Lars von Trier - Film Director
- · Lars Onsager - Chemist
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