Lars

Lars
Pronunciation Swedish: [lɑːʂ]
Gender Male
Origin
Word/name Latin
Meaning “crowned with laurel”
Other names
Related names Laurentius, Lawrence
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Lars is a common male name in Dutch, Nordic and German-speaking countries. In Sweden, people named Lars are commonly nicknamed Lasse.[1]

Origin

Lars is derived from the Roman name "Laurentius", which means "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel." Lawrence and Laurence are of the same origin.[2]

A homonymous Etruscan name was borne by several Etruscan kings. The etymology of the Etruscan name is unknown.

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References

  1. Mike Campbell. "Comments for the name Lasse". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  2. "http://www.houseofnames.com/lawrence-family-crest". House of Names. Retrieved 29 July 2013. External link in |title= (help)
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