Loura Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin/Spanish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Loura is a variant of the name Laura, meaning 'laurel' or 'light'.
Meaning of the Name Loura
Loura is a variant spelling of the name Laura, which is derived from the Latin name Laurus meaning 'laurel'. Laurel was a symbol of victory in ancient Roman times. Loura can also be associated with the Spanish word 'luz', meaning light, which adds a beautiful and bright connotation to the name.
Popularity of the Name Loura
The popularity for the name Loura peaked in popularity in the year 1963 with 30 births, which ranked number 3,596 out of 11,100 unique names for that year. Loura had the most female births in 1963 with 30, which ranked number 2,172 out of 7,662 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Loura
Popularity of Loura by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Loura. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Loura in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Loura is a great pick!
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