Lasse
/L-AE-S-S-EH-HH/
A Scandinavian diminutive of Lars, itself the Nordic form of Laurentius — the Latin name meaning 'from Laurentum,' the ancient city near Rome whose name derives from laurus, the laurel tree. The laurel was the Roman symbol of victory and honour, so the name carries an underlying sense of glory and achievement. Lasse developed as an affectionate short form in Danish and Swedish and has long functioned as a full given name in those traditions.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Lasse is a Christian boy name of Latin origin, meaning “A Scandinavian diminutive of Lars, itself the Nordic form of Laurentius — the Latin name meaning 'from Laurentum,' the ancient city near Rome whose name derives from laurus, the laurel tree. The laurel was the Roman symbol of victory and honour, so the name carries an underlying sense of glory and achievement. Lasse developed as an affectionate short form in Danish and Swedish and has long functioned as a full given name in those traditions.”.
Lasse is a boy's name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "A Scandinavian diminutive of Lars, itself the Nordic form of Laurentius — the Latin name meaning 'from Laurentum,' the ancient city near Rome whose name derives from laurus, the laurel tree. The laurel was the Roman symbol of victory and honour, so the name carries an underlying sense of glory and achievement. Lasse developed as an affectionate short form in Danish and Swedish and has long functioned as a full given name in those traditions." and belongs to the Love cluster — names for children loved deeply before they arrive.
Common among Scandinavian, European families, Lasse carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Lasse
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Lasse lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Lasse's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Lasse's saint & feast day →What does Lasse's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Lasse resonates in either tradition.
Lasse's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Lasse's full reading →
Does Lasse go with your family's names?
Lasse breaks into 6 sounds: /L-AE-S-S-EH-HH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Lasse sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Lasse beside your family's names →
Names similar to Lasse
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Lasse
What does the name Lasse mean?
Lasse means "A Scandinavian diminutive of Lars, itself the Nordic form of Laurentius — the Latin name meaning 'from Laurentum,' the ancient city near Rome whose name derives from laurus, the laurel tree. The laurel was the Roman symbol of victory and honour, so the name carries an underlying sense of glory and achievement. Lasse developed as an affectionate short form in Danish and Swedish and has long functioned as a full given name in those traditions.." It is a boy name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Lasse a boy or girl name?
Lasse is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Lasse?
Lasse is of Latin origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Scandinavian, European families.
Is Lasse a Christian name?
Yes. Lasse is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Latin origin.
What does Lasse mean in Latin?
Lasse originates from Latin, where it means "A Scandinavian diminutive of Lars, itself the Nordic form of Laurentius — the Latin name meaning 'from Laurentum,' the ancient city near Rome whose name derives from laurus, the laurel tree. The laurel was the Roman symbol of victory and honour, so the name carries an underlying sense of glory and achievement. Lasse developed as an affectionate short form in Danish and Swedish and has long functioned as a full given name in those traditions.."
What is the numerology of Lasse?
Lasse has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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