Every year, National Laura Day is marked on December 23. In Latin and English-speaking countries, the name Laura is used by the females. The name Laura ranks at number 61 of the Top 100 most popular names with more than 8,60,000 people in the U.S. It became a popular name choice for girls, rating at number 17 in 1880. However, its ranking dropped to 100 by the 1930s and 1940s.
National Laura Day – History
Laura is a version of ‘Laurus,’ Latin for ‘bay laurel plant,’. It is a symbol of victory, honour, and fame in Greco-Roman societies. The word Laura shows strength and victory. The first prominent person with the name was Saint Laura of Cordoba who was a nun who grew to the rank of an abbess. She was killed in 864 A.D.
National Laura Day – Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | December 23 | Saturday |
| 2024 | December 23 | Monday |
| 2025 | December 23 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | December 23 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | December 23 | Thursday |
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