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Loreto

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Type Settlement
Usage Italian, Spanish

Meaning & History

From Latin Lauretum meaning "laurel grove". This is the name of a town in eastern Italy.

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Other Languages & CulturesLauretum(Ancient Roman)
Given Name DescendantsLoreta, Loreto, Loretta, Lorita(Italian) Loreto(Spanish)
Entry added October 20, 2016 ·
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