name
French
Laurence
loh-RAHNS
/lɒˈrɒ̃s/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Laurence
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- French/Latin
- Meaning
- from Laurentum
- Gender
- unisex
Pronunciation tips
Two syllables. Stress on second syllable. In French the final 'ce' has a nasal quality.
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