Latent
Origin:Jamaican
Other Origin(s):Italian, Latin
Meaning:From Laurentium; Victory
Latent is a boy’s name of Jamaican origin. It’s a Jamaican variant of Lorenzo, the Italian form of Laurentius, a Latin name meaning “from Laurentium.” The English version of this name is Laurence or Lawrence. Laurentium was a famous Roman city, named after its many groves of laurus nobilis (bay trees), or possibly after a single sacred laurel tree. In ancient Rome, laurel leaves were a symbol of victory in battle, giving this name the additional meaning of “victory.” If you want baby to always be a winner in life, this could be the perfect name for them!
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