Lavor
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Lavor
Lavor derives from the Latin word "lavare," meaning "to wash," and is rooted in the concept of purification or cleansing.
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Etymology
Lavor derives from the Latin word "lavare," meaning "to wash," and is rooted in the concept of purification or cleansing. The name has religious significance in Christian tradition, particularly referencing ritual washing and spiritual purity.
The name is primarily used in Portuguese and Brazilian Catholic communities, with historical connections to religious devotion and saint veneration practices. It remains relatively uncommon outside these specific cultural contexts.
Lavor currently ranks #4,800 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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