The laurel tree or bay tree; honor and victory.
Launa is often considered a variant of Laura or Lani. Derived from the Latin 'laurus', it refers to the laurel tree, which symbolized victory and honor in ancient Rome. In a Hawaiian context, it can also mean 'to associate or be friendly'.
About 11 girls were named Launa in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American author known for the Body Image Strategy series
