Laurine
Meaning of Laurine
Laurine is a beautiful and timeless name of French origin, meaning "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel." It is the feminine form of the name Laurence. In English, Laurine is pronounced as LAW-reen (/lɔːˈriːn/), while in French it is pronounced as loh-REEN (/loʁin/). This elegant name has a classic and sophisticated feel to it, and its associations with laurel leaves bring to mind victory and honor. While not as common as some other names, Laurine has been consistently used over the years, with occurrences dating back to the early 20th century in Georgia. With its rich history and graceful sound, Laurine makes a lovely choice for any baby girl.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LAW-reen (/lɔːˈriːn/)
French
- Pronunced as loh-REEN (/loʁin/)
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Notable People Named Laurine
| Laurine Lecavelier is a French former figure skater known for her multiple championship titles and international victories. |
| Laurine Delforge is a Belgian field hockey player and international umpire, known for winning the 2016 FIH umpire award and being one of the first women to umpire at the Euro Hockey League. |
| Laurine van Riessen is a Dutch athlete who has excelled in both long track speed skating and track cycling, winning a bronze medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics and achieving success in track cycling events. |
