♂ Name Lasse – laurel

Origin:	Scandinavian, Latin
Meaning:	from Laurentum, laurel
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Lasse is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Lasse come from?

Lasse is a Scandinavian diminutive of the given name Lars, which in turn is derived from the Latin name Laurentius.

What does the name Lasse mean?

Lasse means “from Laurentum” (an ancient Italian city) and “laurel,” which is a symbol of victory, fame, honor, or accomplishment.

Word composition

• Latin “laurus, laurea” = laurel

Pronunciation of Lasse

Famous people with this name

• Lasse Hallström (* 1946 in Stockholm) is a Swedish film director known for My Life as a Dog, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, and The Cider House Rules
• Lasse Virén (* 1949 in Myrskylä) is a Finnish former long-distance runner and four-time Olympic champion
• Lasse Kjus (* 1971 in Siggerud) is a Norwegian former alpine ski racer and Olympic medalist
• Lasse Schöne (* 1986 in Glostrup) is a Danish former professional footballer and long-time Danish international
• Lasse Gjertsen (* 1984 in Larvik) is a Norwegian animator, filmmaker, and musician known for his viral videos Amateur and Hyperactive
• Lasse Berghagen (* 1945 in Enskede – † 2023 in Stockholm) was a Swedish singer, songwriter, and television presenter
• Lasse Stefanz is a Swedish dansband founded in 1967 and one of the most successful groups in the genre
• Lasse Granqvist (* 1967 in Stockholm) is a Swedish sports commentator and television presenter
• Lasse Ottesen (* 1974 in Andøya) is a Norwegian former ski jumper and Olympic silver medalist
• Lasse Lindh (* 1974 in Ystad) is a Swedish singer-songwriter

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Author: Jelka Batteiger

Last updated: 6/15/2026