Loras
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Loras
Loras is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum" (an ancient Italian city) or "crowned with laurel," with the root connected to the Latin "laurus" (laurel tree).
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Etymology
Loras is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum" (an ancient Italian city) or "crowned with laurel," with the root connected to the Latin "laurus" (laurel tree). The name has been used primarily in Christian cultures, particularly in France and Spanish-speaking regions, with historical prominence including Saint Lawrence and various medieval figures.
Loras currently ranks #3,870 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1940.
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