Lawrence

Lawrence Meaning & Origin

About Lawrence
The name Lawrence is of Latin origin and means "from Laurentum." It is derived from the Roman cognomen Laurentius, which was derived from the Latin word "laurus," meaning "laurel." The laurel tree was considered a symbol of honor and victory in ancient Rome. Therefore, the name Lawrence is often associated with qualities such as strength, honor, and triumph.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lawrence are male.

Lawrence Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 9.35% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LRNS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L060520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO1 R AH0 N S
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɔrəns/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lawrence in Braille

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

The name Lawrence in braille

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

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

The name Lawrence in sign language

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