Lars

Also known as Lars (given name), Lars (first name)

Lars is a common male name in Scandinavian countries and Germany.

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Given Name Revised.name: Lars
Given Name Revised.name day: August 10
Given Name Revised.gender: Male
Given Name Revised.meaning: "Laurel" "From Laurentum". "crowned with laurel", man from Laurentum
Given Name Revised.origin: Latin (homonymous Etruscan name exists)
Given Name Revised.related names: Laurentius, Lawrence, Lauritz, Laurits, Lorenz

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Lars is a common male name in Scandinavian countries and Germany.

==Origin== Lars means "from the city of Laurentum". Lars is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel", and is therefore related to the names Laurence and Lauren.

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