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Feminine
Welsh
Meaning & History
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 Bearers
Notable 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 Welsh
- Type: Feminine given name
- Usage: Wales, also internationally among the Welsh diaspora
Related Names
Other Languages & Cultures
(Swedish)
Laura (English)
Laureen, Laurene, Lauressa (French)
Laurie (English)
Laurissa, Lora (Italian)
Loretta (English)
Lori, Lorie, Lorinda, Lorri, Lorrie (French)
Laure, Laurine, Laurette, Lauryne, Lorette (Icelandic)
Lára (Italian)
Lauretta (Portuguese)
Laurinda (Spanish)
Laurita (Slovene)
Lavra
Sources: Wikipedia — Lowri