Loreto

Loreto Meaning & Origin

About Loreto
The name "Loreto" is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "Lauretum," meaning "laurel grove." It is most commonly associated with the town of Loreto in Italy, which is famous for its Basilica of the Holy House, a major Catholic pilgrimage site. The name Loreto symbolizes honor, victory, and distinction, often associated with the laurel wreath, which was a symbol of triumph in ancient times.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Loreto are male.

Loreto Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 80% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L06030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO0 R EH1 T OW0
🌐 IPA
/lΙ”ΛˆrΙ›toʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loreto in Braille

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

The name Loreto in braille

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

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

The name Loreto in sign language

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