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Lauressa

A diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'laurel'.

Meaning and origin

Lauressa is an English diminutive of Laura created by adding the suffix -essa, a rare but distinctive diminutive ending used occasionally in English naming traditions.

How to pronounce Lauressa

English (US)lor-ES-uh /lɔːˈresə/

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