Meaning and Origin
What does the name Lars mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Florida, U.S. says the name Lars means "'God of Lightning and Thunder' 'crowned with laurel'. The name Lars attracts quickness, compassion, and humor. Other origins: Swedish, German, and Norwegian" and is of Swedish origin.
- According to a user from Norway, the name Lars is of Norwegian origin and means "Lars is connected with the latin word Laurus nobilis (Bay Laurel). A species of plant steeped in history - the famous crown of Julius Caesar was actually made of bay leaves. Lars is derived from the Roman name Laurentius, which means 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel'. Therefore, Lars has a royal meaning".
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Lars is of Swedish origin and means "'Lord of Lightning' 'Lord of Laurentum' 'Man from Laurentum' or 'Bright one, Illuminated one, Shining one, One gifted with wisdom, Lord of Kings, Crown of victory' and the meaning of Lars is 'from Laurentum'".
- A user from Sweden says the name Lars means "Lars is a short form for the Latin Laurentius that means 'From Laurentum' (a city near Rome), or 'Laurelled'".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Lars is of Scandinavian origin and means "The name Lars is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning 'crowned with laurel'".
- A submission from Norway says the name Lars means "Laurelled, from Laurentius (Saint Lawrence)".
- A submission from New York, U.S. says the name Lars means "God of water".
- According to a user from Honduras, the name Lars means "Funny".
From North Germanic.
- A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.
Formed within English as a plural form of lar, q.v.
- Alternative form of Lares, the classical Roman household deities
Lars was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Faroese, German, Norwegian, and Swedish