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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Elf ruler
- Origin
- Old French/Germanic
- Pronunciation
- OH-ber-on
Auberon (OH-ber-on) is a form of Oberon and Alberich, and it means "elf ruler." It shares that root with the name Aubrey, and its roots are Old French and Germanic. You may come across a claim that it means "noble bear," but that looks like a folk etymology, possibly a mix-up with bear-themed Germanic names.
Meaning & Origin of Auberon
Meaning: Elf ruler.
Origin: Old French/Germanic.
A common claim: Auberon is said to mean 'noble bear' Actually: This looks like a folk etymology (possibly confused with 'bear'-themed Germanic names); Auberon is actually a form of Oberon/Alberich, meaning 'elf ruler,' the same root as Aubrey.
How to Pronounce Auberon
OH-ber-onIPA /ˈoʊbərɒn/
Popularity of Auberon
Auberon does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Auberon mean?
Elf ruler.
How do you pronounce Auberon?
Auberon is pronounced OH-ber-on (IPA: /ˈoʊbərɒn/).
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