Λάουρα
Laura
The Greek word for the female given name Laura is Λάουρα.
Λάουρα is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Laura.
Did you know?
- The Greek letter Λ used in Λάουρα was originally a symbol for a 'plow' or 'hook' in early Phoenician scripts before becoming a letter.
- While Λάουρα is a Latin-based name, Greeks often use the related name Λαυρένια as a traditional variant associated with the laurel tree.
- The Greek alphabet uses the letter Λ (lambda) for the 'L' sound in Λάουρα. This letter is the ancestor of the Latin 'L' used in the English spelling of the name.
Examples in context
- Πάμε για καφέ, Λάουρα;Let's go for coffee, Laura?
- Η Λάουρα είναι πολύ καλή φίλη.I Láoura eínai polý kalí fíli.Laura is a very good friend.
- Γνωρίζεις τη Λάουρα;Gnorízeis ti Láoura;Do you know Laura?
- Η Λάουρα δουλεύει στην πόλη.I Láoura doulévei stin póli.Laura works in the city.
Example conversation
Dimitris and Maria are talking about their friend.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΈχεις τα τηλέφωνα της Λάουρα;Echeis ta telefona tis Laura?Do you have Laura's phone numbers?
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, τα έχω στο κινητό μου.Nai, ta echo sto kinito mou.Yes, I have them on my mobile.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΜπορείς να μου τα στείλεις;Boreis na mou ta steileis?Can you send them to me?
- Μαρία MariaΘα τα στείλω τώρα στη Λάουρα και σε σένα.Tha ta steilo tora sti Laura kai se sena.I will send them now to Laura and to you.
