its origin is Latin and its meaning is Laurel.
Laurel has multiple meanings:
1.Also called bay, sweet bay. a small European evergreen tree, Laurus nobilis, of the laurel family, having dark, glossy green leaves. Compare laurel family.
2.any tree of the genus Laurus.
3.any of various similar trees or shrubs, as the mountain laurel or the great rhododendron.
4.the foliage of the laurel as an emblem of victory or distinction.
5.a branch or wreath of laurel foliage.
6.Usually, laurels. honor won, as for achievement in a field or activity.
–verb (used with object)
7.to adorn or wreathe with laurel.
8.to honor with marks of distinction.
—Idioms
9.look to one's laurels, to be alert to the possibility of being excelled or surpassed: New developments in the industry are forcing long-established firms to look to their laurels.
10.rest on one's laurels, to be content with one's past or present honors, achievements, etc.: He retired at the peak of his career and is resting on his laurels.
2006-12-16 02:11:55
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answered by Randy 7
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LAURA
Gender: Feminine
Usage: English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Finnish, Estonian, Hungarian, Polish, Scandinavian, German
Pronounced: LAWR-a (English), LOW-rah (Spanish, Italian, Polish, German) [key]
Feminine form of the Late Latin name Laurus, which meant "laurel". In ancient Rome the leaves of laurel trees were used to create victors' garlands. Saint Laura was a 9th-century Spanish martyr, a nun who was thrown into a vat of molten lead by the Moors. Another famous bearer was Laura Secord, a Canadian heroine during the War of 1812.
2006-12-16 10:22:39
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answered by Michael I 3
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what r u talking about?
Laura is a name,Lara Croft comes to my mind when i see Laura.
2006-12-16 10:12:59
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answered by forest lover 2
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Where im looking it says Laurel-Crowned. I'm not sure what that means but probably something like Royalty?? =]
Search on various sites like:
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and google and search what does your/my name mean..
2006-12-16 10:11:04
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answered by Anonymous
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