Laurel

Laurel Meaning & Origin

About Laurel
The name Laurel is of English origin and is derived from the Latin word "laurus," meaning "laurel tree" or "victory." Symbolizing honor, achievement, and distinction, the name Laurel carries connotations of success and triumph. It is often associated with individuals who possess qualities such as strength, resilience, and determination.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Laurel are female.

Laurel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -9.27% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LRL
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO1 R AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɔrəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Laurel in Braille

Here's how to represent Laurel in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Laurel in braille

How to Spell the Name Laurel in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Laurel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Laurel in sign language

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