Lorenza

Lorenza is the Italian and Spanish feminine form of Lorenzo, which itself derives from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning from Laurentum, an ancient city of Latium whose name is thought to be connected to the Latin laurus, meaning laurel. The laurel plant carried associations with honor and victory in Roman culture, lending the name a prestigious resonance. Saint Lawrence, the third-century martyr, helped spread the name throughout the Christian world. Related forms include Laurencia, Laurent, Lawrence, and the masculine Lorenzo.