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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