Lorenzo
/loˈrɛn.tso/noun
A male given name of Italian origin, equivalent to Lawrence.
Did you know?Lorenzo ultimately traces back to the Roman name Laurentius, meaning someone from Laurentum or, by association, a person crowned with laurel—Rome’s symbol of triumph, prophecy, and sacred victory.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Rome
Latin
Laurentius
“A Roman family name meaning 'from Laurentum' or associated with laurel”
Late Latin
Latin
Laurentius
“A personal name used by Christians and Romans”
Old French
Old French
Lorens
“A vernacular form of Lawrence”
Medieval Italian
Italian
Lorenzo
“Italian form of the name Lawrence”
Modern English
English
Lorenzo
“A male given name, especially in Italian and Spanish contexts”