Ла́ура
Láurafeminine
The English name "Laura" can be written as Ла́ура (Láura) or Ло́ра in Russian.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ла́ура | Láura | feminine |
| Ло́ра | Lóra | feminine |
Both forms are feminine given names used to refer to a person named Laura.
How do you pronounce it?
Láura
Did you know?
- Depending on the region or era, Ло́ра might be used as a short form for the traditional Russian name Лариса.
- Russian grammar requires the name Ло́ра to change its ending if it is the object of a sentence. For example, if you are looking for her, you would say ищу Ло́ру, changing the 'a' to 'u'.
- While Ло́ра is used for people, the word лавр refers to the laurel tree. This linguistic connection mirrors the Latin origin of the name, linking the person to the symbol of victory.
Examples in context
- Здравствуйте, меня зовут Лаура.Hello, my name is Laura.
- Эту книгу написала Ла́ура.Etu knigu napisala Laura.Laura wrote this book.
- Ла́ура сейчас работает в кафе.Laura seychas rabotayet v kafe.Laura is working in a cafe right now.
Example conversation
Andrey and Olga are talking about their new colleague.
- Ольга OlgaТы знаешь нашу новую коллегу?Ty znayesh nashu novuyu kollegu?Do you know our new colleague?
- Андрей AndreyДа, её зовут Ла́ура.Da, yeyo zovut Laura.Yes, her name is Laura.
- Ольга OlgaОна очень приятная девушка.Ona ochen' priyatnaya devushka.She is a very pleasant girl.
- Андрей AndreyЯ тоже так думаю.Ya tozhe tak dumayu.I think so too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “laura” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
