Lura

Lura Meaning & Origin

About Lura
The name Lura is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse name Lúfa, meaning "to love" or "beloved." It is a feminine name that carries connotations of affection, warmth, and endearment.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lura are female.

Lura Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 18.18% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L UH1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlʊrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lura in Braille

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

The name Lura in braille

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

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

The name Lura in sign language

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