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What does the name Lau mean? What is the meaning of the name Lau
Meaning of Lau: Name Lau in the Swedish, Nordic origin, means Nordic name from a place name, Laurentum. Name Lau is of Swedish, Nordic origin and is a Boy name. People with name Lau are usually Judaism by religion.
Meaning
Nordic name from a place name, Laurentum
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Characters
1 word with 3 characters
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L-A-U
Phonetic
Pythagorean Numerology
7
Indian Vedic Numerology
1
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Famous people with name Lau (Namesakes)
- Andy Lau
Andy Lau Tak-wah (traditional Chinese: 劉德華; simplified Chinese: 刘德华, born 27 September 1961), is a Hong Kong actor, singer-songwriter and film producer.
- Carina Lau
Carina Lau Kar-ling (traditional Chinese: 劉嘉玲; simplified Chinese: 刘嘉玲, born 8 December 1965) is a Hong Kong Canadian actress and singer.
- Yisrael Meir Lau
Yisrael Meir Lau (Hebrew: ישראל מאיר לאו; born 1 June 1937) served as the Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv, Israel, and Chairman of Yad Vashem.
- Sean Lau
Sean Lau Ching-wan (Born February 16, 1964) is a Hong Kong actor who has acted in both films and television series.
- Andrew Lau
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung (born 4 April 1960) is a Hong Kong film director, producer, and cinematographer.
- Hawick Lau
Hawick Lau Hoi-wai (Chinese: 劉愷威; born 13 October 1974) is a Hong Kong actor and singer and was named as one of the Five Fresh Tigers of TVB, best known for his performances in TVB series A Kindred Spirit (1995), Virtues of Harmony (2001) and My Family (2005).
- Winnie Lau
Winnie Lau Siu Wai (born 24 July 1971) is a Hong Kong singer and actress.
- Lau Dan
Danny Lau Dan (Chinese: 劉丹; born 13 January 1944) is a Hong Kong actor.
- Canti Lau
Lau Sek Ming (Chinese: 劉錫明; pinyin: Liu Xi Ming; born 16 July 1964 in Hong Kong) is a Hong Kong actor whose ancestral home is Chaoyang, Guangdong, China.
- Joseph Lau
Joseph Lau Luen Hung (Chinese: 劉鑾雄; born 21 July 1951) is a Hong Kong billionaire.
- Damian Lau
Damian Lau Chung-yan (born 14 October 1949) is a Hong Kong film and television actor, executive producer and film director.
- Jeffrey Lau
Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai (Chinese: 劉鎮偉; born 4 February 1955) is a Hong Kong film director, screenwriter, actor and producer.
- Henry Lau
Henry Lau (born October 11, 1989), commonly referred to mononymously as Henry, is a Canadian-born Chinese singer, songwriter, actor, entertainer and classical violinist based in South Korea and China.
- Frederick Lau
Frederick Lau (born 17 August 1989 in Steglitz, Berlin, Germany) is a German actor.
- David Lau
David Baruch Lau (Hebrew: דוד לאו; born 13 January 1966) is the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel.
- Eddie Lau
Eddie Lau Pui-Kei (born February 24, 1951) is a fashion designer in Hong Kong.
- Pete Lau
Pete Lau or Liu Zuohu (Chinese: 刘作虎; pinyin: Liú Zuòhǔ; Jyutping: Lau4 Zok3 Fu2) is a Chinese entrepreneur and business executive.
- James Lau
James Henry Lau Jr. (Chinese: 劉怡翔; born 24 April 1950) is a Hong Kong government official.
- Angie Lau
Angie Lau is a journalist, speaker, founder, and editor-in-chief of Forkast.News, an Asia-based digital media platform covering emerging technology.
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Ashvini Nakshatra (Birth Star) - Characteristics and Details
The Nakshatra for Lau is Ashvini. The name Lau is associated with the deity Ashwini Kumars, and is ruled by the Ketu. The symbol for Lau is Horse's head, and it is characterized by Vitality. This name is connected to the element Fire and embodies the Active, Quick.| name | Ashwini |
| Deity | Ashwini Kumars |
| Ruling Planet | Ketu |
| Symbol | Horse's head |
| Primary Quality | Vitality |
| Element | Fire |
| Nature | Active, Quick |
Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology) - 7
Baby Name Lau Numerology: Name Lau has a number value of 7 as per Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology), its advised that you also calculate 'number value' of name by entering full name in our Name Numerology Calculator.
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Syllables in Lau Name
How many syllables in baby name Lau? Lau has 1 syllables. The name "Lau" can be divided into 1 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Lau? | 1 (lau) |
| Numbers of characters: | 3 |
| Unique letters: | 3 (l, a, u) |
| Lau backwards: | ual |
| Lau sorted alphabetically: | alu |
Name Lau is combinations of, 1 occurance of L, 1 occurance of A, 1 occurance of U.
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How to Wish a Happy Birthday to Lau
Lau's birthday is a remarkable occasion that deserves thoughtful and heartfelt wishes. Whether he's a close friend, a family member, or a colleague, the perfect birthday message can make his day even more special. From warm, sincere greetings to fun, playful wishes, this section provides a variety of ideas to convey your affection, admiration, and joy for Lau on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Lau! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Lau, Happy Birthday! Another year older, but not a year less awesome. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest. Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Lau! You bring so much light to everyone around you. May your day be as bright and wonderful as your heart. Cheers to more laughter, adventures, and memories this year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about name Lau
What is the meaning of Lau?
Name Lau means Nordic name from a place name, Laurentum as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Lau Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Lau?
Name Lau has numerology 1 as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Lau?
The lucky number of name Lau is 1 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Lau name?
The name Lau has 3 letters. The name Lau consists of 1 word with 3 characters.
What is the Nakshatra of Lau?
Name Lau belongs to Ashvini nakshatra based on Indian Astrology or Janam Nakshatra as per the information available on The ParentZ.
Where does the name Lau come from?
Lau is a Swedish, Nordic name given to Boys as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Lau?
The name Lau is of Swedish, Nordic origin and is used within Judaism communities.
What does Lau mean?
Name Lau means Nordic name from a place name, Laurentum as per The ParentZ
What does the name Lau mean?
Lau is of Swedish, Nordic origin and means Nordic name from a place name, Laurentum as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Lau?
Lau means Nordic name from a place name, Laurentum and is a Swedish, Nordic name given to Boys as per The ParentZ
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What is the length of Lau name?
The name Lau consists of 3 alphabets.
Suggest some heartfelt birthday wishes for Lau?
Happy Birthday, Lau! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
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