Laurita

Laurita is a Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Laura, which derives from the Latin laurus, meaning laurel tree. The laurel was a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome, famously associated with the crowning of poets and heroes. Laurita carries an affectionate, familiar quality characteristic of diminutive forms common in Iberian naming traditions. Closely related forms include Laura, Laurinha, Laurita's Portuguese counterpart, and the extended variant Lauretta found in Italian.