Laurits
From Latin Laurentius: "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel".
Meaning and origin
Laurits is the Danish and Norwegian form of Laurentius, the Latin name referring to the ancient city of Laurentum or symbolising the laurel wreath.
How to pronounce Laurits
| Danish (Denmark) | LOW-rits /ˈlɑʊrɪds/ |
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