Lowri is a Welsh feminine given name, derived as a form of Laura. Laura itself originates from the Late Latin name Laurus, meaning "laurel", a plant whose leaves were used in ancient Rome to craft victory garlands. The name Laura was borne by a 9th-century Spanish martyr Saint Laura, a nun who was reportedly thrown into molten lead by the Moors, and later immortalized in Petrarch's 14th-century poetry. Lowri entered Welsh naming tradition as a natural adaptation of Laura, aligning with Welsh phonological patterns. Notable BearersNotable individuals with the name Lowri include Lowri Gwilym (1954–2010), a Welsh television and radio producer; Lowri Morgan, a TV presenter and marathon runner; Lowri Roberts (born 1997), squash player; Lowri Shone (born 1996), ballerina; Lowri Thomas (born 1999), a British track cyclist; Lowri Turner (born 1964), a British fashion journalist and TV presenter; and Lowri Tynan (born 1987), Welsh swimmer. These bearers span sports, media, and the arts. Meaning: Welsh form of Laura, which means "laurel"Origin: Latin, adopted into WelshType: Feminine given nameUsage: Wales, also internationally among the Welsh diaspora