Aura

At a Glance: Name: Aura – Meaning: breeze – Origin: Greek (via Latin) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: OR-ah

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Aura is a girl's name with Greek roots, arriving in English by way of Latin. The meaning is 'breeze' — some associate it with the modern word 'aura' meaning a person's special energy, but that's a later, extended sense; the name's more direct root is the Greek word for a breeze, personified as a minor wind goddess. It's pronounced OR-ah.

Meaning & Origin of Aura

Meaning: Breeze.

Origin: Greek (via Latin).

A common claim: Aura is often taken to mean a person's special energy or atmosphere, as in the modern word 'aura' Actually: That's a later, extended sense of the word; the name's more direct root is the Greek word for 'breeze,' personified as a minor wind goddess.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Aura

Phonetic: OR-ah   IPA: /ˈɔːrə/

Popularity of Aura

Aura reached its peak popularity back in 1882, when it ranked #511 with 13 babies given the name. It's climbed since then, and in 2024 it sat at #872 with 309 babies named Aura.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Aura mean?

Breeze. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Aura)

How do you pronounce Aura?

Aura is pronounced OR-ah (IPA: /ˈɔːrə/).

Is Aura a popular name right now?

Aura peaked at #511 in 1882 and is ranked #872 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)

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