Lauri
Meaning of Lauri
The name Lauri is a female name with origins in various cultures. It is pronounced differently in different languages and regions. In American English, it is pronounced as LAH-ree (/ˈlɔri/). In Finnish and Estonian, the pronunciation is LOW-ree (/ˈlɑuri/), while in Swedish, it is pronounced as LOW-ree (/ˈlɔr.i/). A variation of this name is Laurie.
Although not particularly popular, the name Lauri has been given to newborns in Arizona over the years. According to available data from Arizona, there were 8 occurrences in 1965, ranking at 337th place. It had slightly more popularity in the early 1960s when it ranked at 229th place with 15 occurrences in 1962 and at 328th place with 9 occurrences in 1963. The name has had sporadic instances of usage throughout the years.
Overall, Lauri is a versatile name with multiple pronunciations and variations that can be considered for your baby girl.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as LAH-ree (/ˈlɔri/)
Finnish,Estonian
- Pronunced as LOW-ree (/ˈlɑuri/)
Swedish
- Pronunced as LOW-ree (/ˈlɔr.i/)
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Notable People Named Lauri
| Lauri Elias Markkanen is a Finnish basketball player known as "the Finnisher" who currently plays for the Utah Jazz in the NBA. |
| Lauri Johannes Ylönen is a Finnish singer-songwriter and the co-founder and frontman of the Finnish alternative rock band The Rasmus. |
| Lauri Korpikoski is a Finnish professional ice hockey left winger known for his time in the NHL and current play with HC TPS in the Liiga. |
| Lauri Kennedy was an Australian cellist. |
| Lauri Tukonen is a Finnish professional ice hockey player currently playing for Lukko Rauma in the Finnish Liiga, with previous experience in North America with the Los Angeles Kings organization and other Finnish clubs. |
| Lauri Laine is a Finnish professional footballer known for his role as a winger for Veikkausliiga club SJK and the Finland U19 national team. |
| General Lauri Johannes Sutela was a Finnish military officer who served in the engineer corps during World War II. |
| Lauri Tilkanen is a Finnish actor known for his roles in television and film, including Skavabölen pojat (2009), Paha perhe (2010), and Härmä (2012). |
| Lauri Saag is an Estonian geneticist, mycologist, and lichenologist who currently holds the position of associate professor of population genetics at the Estonian Biocentre. |
| Lauri Fritjof Ojala was a Finnish trumpeter. |
| Lauri Sild is a notable Estonian orienteer. |
| Lauri Virtanen - Lauri Johannes "Lasse" Virtanen was a Finnish long-distance runner who won bronze medals in the 5000 meters and 10,000 meters at the 1932 Summer Olympics and finished fourth in the 5000 meters at the 1934 European Championships. |
| Lauri Lassila is a Finnish freestyle skier who competed in the men's moguls event at the 1998 Winter Olympics. |
| Lauri Lehtinen was a Finnish footballer known for his midfield play and 26 appearances for the Finland national team from 1952 to 1960. |
| Lauri Lehtinen is a Finnish sailor who competed in the 49er class at the 2012 Summer Olympics. |
