The baby name Laurah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɔːrə/ (LAWR-ə or LOR-ə).
Laurah is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Laurah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɔːrə/ (LAWR-ə or LOR-ə).
Laurah is Latin in Origin.
Laurah is a modern English respelling of Laura, derived from Latin laurus, "laurel," the bay tree whose wreath signified victory, honor, and poetic achievement in classical Rome. The name traveled through medieval Europe via Christian usage and saints such as Laura of Cordoba, and it was burnished by literary fame through Petrarch's muse Laura, encouraging periodic revivals from the Renaissance to the 19th century in the Romance and English-speaking worlds.
The -h ending aligns Laurah with spellings like Sarah, Norah, or Hannah and appears sporadically in 18th to 19th century British and American records; it remains rare today. Related forms and diminutives include Laura, Lora, Lara, Laure (French), Laurel, Lauren, Lauryn, Lauretta/Loretta, Laurina, and pet names Laurie/Lori. Across traditions the meaning centers on the laurel as a symbol of triumph, honor, and enduring renown.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2019 | #296 | 5 | 2,976 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #823 | 4 | 15,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #924 | 18 | 12,708 |
| United States | Girls | 2008 | #956 | 5 | 10,120 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,066 | 7 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,110 | 32 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
Laurah is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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