Lourita Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationloo-REE-tah / luˈɾitaSpanish; Portuguese
Meaning
Spanish: little Laura; Portuguese: derived from Laura
Historical & Cultural Background
Lourita is a diminutive form of the name Laura, which has roots in Latin meaning 'laurel'. The laurel tree is often associated with victory and honor in various cultures. The name has been popular in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. It reflects a trend of using affectionate diminutives in these languages.
Trend Summary
Lourita is not widely used in the U.S., making it a unique choice.
Similar Names
Variants
- Loury
- Louryta
International Variants
- Laura (Latin); Laure (French); Lara (Slavic)
Famous people named Lourita
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Fictional characters named Lourita
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lourita was first seen in the United States in 1955. Lourita has ranked as high as #1074 nationally, which occurred in 1955, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Lourita has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lourita
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1955 | 5 |