English translation/equivalent: Lawrence

Origin: Derived from the Latin surname Laurentius, that is, "citizen or descendent of Laurento," ancient city of the Lazio region that the Romans associated with a "forest of laurel."

Name Day/Onomastico: August 10—together with St. Lorenzo.

Related Name/Other Italian Forms: Lorenzo

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