Crowned with laurel
Pronunciation: LOR-ens
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Laurence is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Crowned with laurel". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: LOR-ens. Lucky number: 11. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Λαυρέντιος
ο χρυσοφόρους άνθρωπος
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
LOR-ens
IPA
/ˈlɔrəns/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
11
Lucky Day
November 10
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Tigers Eye
Life Path Number
2
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Saint Laurence was a deacon in Rome during the persecution of Emperor Valerian in the late 3rd century AD. He is traditionally said to have been the first Christian martyr in Rome. He was ordered to hand over the treasures of the Church, but instead brought the sick, the poor, and the needy before the prefect, stating that these were the true treasures of the Church.
Late 3rd century AD
Saint Laurence, also known as Lawrence of Rome, was a deacon in the early Christian church. He is venerated as a martyr and a patron saint of syphilis, given that he is said to have been burned alive on a gridiron, which is symbolized by the gridiron in his imagery.
Early Christian church (4th to 5th centuries AD)
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Laurence
man with laurel wreath
לורנס
מתנת האלוהים הוא זהב
Λαυρέντιος
ο χρυσοφόρους άνθρωπος
Laurentius
aureus donum dei
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