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Christian Name · Latin Origin
Laurel Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Laurel
girl
Laurel means "Victory; Crown of laurel", a girl's name of Latin origin. The name Laurel does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Laurel speaks of the victor's crown — the eternal reward for running the race of faith with endurance.
Is Laurel in the Bible?
No — the name Laurel does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Victory; Crown of laurel", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Laurel.
Pronunciation:/LOR-el/
OriginLatin
MeaningVictory; Crown of laurel
What does Laurel mean?
Laurel is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Victory; Crown of laurel". Laurel refers to the laurel wreath given to victors in ancient games. Paul used this athletic imagery to describe the Christian life — running the race to receive an imperishable crown.
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What does Laurel mean in the Bible?
Laurel means "Victory; Crown of laurel" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Laurel refers to the laurel wreath given to victors in ancient games. Paul used this athletic imagery to describe the Christian life — running the race to receive an imperishable crown. The laurel represents the crown of righteousness awaiting faithful believers.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Laurel?
Laurel is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Victory; Crown of laurel" — not because Scripture names anyone Laurel.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Laurel?
Laurel has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Laurel?
Laurel is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Laurel?
Laurel speaks of the victor's crown — the eternal reward for running the race of faith with endurance.
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Laurel name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Laurel does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Victory; Crown of laurel", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Laurel.
Laurel means "Victory; Crown of laurel." It is a Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Victory; Crown of laurel" — runs right through the Bible.
Latin. Laurel comes into English from Latin and carries the sense "Victory; Crown of laurel." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Laurel
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Laurel?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Laurel?
You can read every verse where Laurel appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.