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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Laurel; Sweet bay tree; Symbol of victory; From Laurentum

Lauretha brings a delightful twist to a Latin girl's name, rooted in the Ancient Roman city of Laurentum. The city got its name from the lush groves of the bay tree, or what Virgil described as a single sacred laurel tree. Lauretha itself holds several meanings— "laurel," "sweet bay tree," "from Laurentum," and "symbol of victory." In ancient Greece, laurel wreaths were woven to symbolize victory in sports events; today, laurel is a synonym for achievement. So, naming your little one Lauretha could be like planting the seeds of success and victory right from the start!