Lorena

Lorena is a Romance feminine name derived as an elaborated form of Lora or Laura, itself rooted in the Latin laurus, meaning laurel, a plant associated in classical antiquity with honor, victory, and poetic achievement. The name also carries associations with the historical region of Lorraine in northeastern France, whose name derives from the medieval Latin Lotharingia, meaning realm of Lothair. Lorena gained widespread popularity across Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries, as well as Italy, partly through literary and musical use, including the famous American Civil War–era song Lorena. Related forms include Laura, Lora, Lorraine, and Lorenza.