Lourena is an uncommon, distinctive name of Portuguese origin. It is derived from the Portuguese word 'louro', meaning blond. The name is also associated with the Portuguese place name 'Lourenço Marques', now known as Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique. Lourena is a unique choice for parents seeking an unusual yet meaningful name for their daughter.
The name Lourena has seen a varied trend in popularity over the years, with peaks in usage around the early 20th century and again in the mid-20th century, but it appears to have been less common during the intervening decades.