Laura

Origin and meaning of Laura

Laura comes from the Latin laurus, the 'laurel,' the plant sacred to Apollo used to crown poets and victors: the name thus means 'crowned with laurel,' a symbol of glory and triumph. Made famous by Petrarch, who made her his muse, it is now widespread across Europe and the Americas. Its form stays almost identical in many languages — Italian, Spanish, German — ensuring international recognition.

Variants around the world

How Laura is said in other languages.

Famous people

• Laura Bassi— physicist
• Laura Pausini— singer