Aura

At a Glance

Meaning

Breeze

Origin

Greek (via Latin)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

OR-ahListen

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

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.

Names Like Aura

These names share Aura’s style, era or origin.

• Alyssa
• Elaia
• Gaia
• Idalia
• Iris
• Maia

FAQ

What does the name Aura mean?

Breeze. (Source: Wiktionary)

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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