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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pet form of Lars/Lauri, ultimately from Laurentius ('of Laurentum')
- Origin
- Scandinavian/Finnish (diminutive of Lars/Lauri)
- Pronunciation
- LAH-seh
Lasse is a pet form of Lars or Lauri, tracing back to Laurentius, meaning 'of Laurentum.' It comes from Scandinavian and Finnish naming traditions, where diminutive forms like this one are common. If you're drawn to short, familiar-feeling names with a longer name standing behind them, Lasse fits that pattern.
Meaning & Origin of Lasse
Meaning: Pet form of Lars/Lauri, ultimately from Laurentius ('of Laurentum').
Origin: Scandinavian/Finnish (diminutive of Lars/Lauri).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lasse
LAH-sehIPA /ˈlɑːsə/
Popularity of Lasse
Lasse does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Lasse mean?
Pet form of Lars/Lauri, ultimately from Laurentius (‘of Laurentum’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Lasse?
Lasse is pronounced LAH-seh (IPA: /ˈlɑːsə/).
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