Find out how popular the first name Lavor has been for the last 8 years (from 1977 to 1984) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lavor by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Lavor is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1984, there were 8 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Lavor.

The history of the first name Lavor

The given name Lavor finds its roots in the ancient Etruscan language, which was spoken in what is now modern-day Italy during the 8th to 3rd centuries BC. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "lavur," which translates to "worker" or "laborer." The name likely originated as a descriptor for those engaged in manual labor or skilled trades.

Lavor was a relatively common name among the Etruscan people, as evidenced by its appearance on various inscriptions and artifacts from that era. One notable example is a funerary urn dating back to the 6th century BC, which bears the inscription "Lavor Velthuri," suggesting it was the name of an individual interred within.

While the name fell out of widespread use after the decline of the Etruscan civilization, it experienced a resurgence during the Renaissance period in Italy. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Lavor Lippi, a renowned painter and architect from Florence who lived from 1406 to 1469.

During the 16th century, Lavor Borghese, an Italian nobleman and patron of the arts, was a prominent figure in Rome. He commissioned several famous works of art, including sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and his family's palace, the Palazzo Borghese, remains a significant landmark in the city.

In the 18th century, Lavor Ghiberti was an Italian sculptor and metalworker known for his iconic bronze doors at the Baptistery of Florence, often referred to as the "Gates of Paradise." He lived from 1378 to 1455 and was a highly influential figure in the early Renaissance period.

Another notable bearer of the name was Lavor Rosetti, an Italian poet and writer who lived from 1792 to 1848. He was a prominent figure in the Romantic literary movement and is best known for his lyrical works and his involvement in the Italian unification movement.

Lastly, Lavor Giordano was an Italian painter and printmaker who lived from 1634 to 1705. He was a leading figure in the Baroque period and is renowned for his grand-scale historical and religious paintings, many of which can be found in churches and galleries throughout Italy.

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