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, used to crown triumphant generals and celebrated poets. The name Laura gained wide popularity across Europe in part through the 14th-century Italian poet Petrarch, who immortalized a woman of that name in his sonnets. Related names include Laura, Laurita's direct base form, as well as Lauretta, Loretta, and Lora.