Auri

At a Glance: Name: Auri – Meaning: breeze – Origin: English (variant of Aura, from Greek) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: OR-ee

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Auri is a modern, minimalist name used for both boys and girls, pronounced OR-ee (/ˈɔːri/). Its meaning is 'breeze' — it's an English variant of Aura, tracing back to the Greek word for breeze. Some parents assume it means 'golden,' but per Wiktionary that's not accurate; Auri isn't tied to Latin 'gold' at all.

Meaning & Origin of Auri

Meaning: Breeze.

Origin: English (variant of Aura, from Greek).

A common claim: Often assumed to mean 'golden' (linked to gold/Aurora-type names). Actually: Auri isn't tied to Latin 'gold' — Wiktionary treats it as a variant of Aura, ultimately from the Greek word for 'breeze.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Auri

Phonetic: OR-ee   IPA: /ˈɔːri/

Popularity of Auri

Auri reached its peak U.S. usage in 2020, ranking #2079 with 88 babies given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #3270 with just 48, based on Social Security data spanning 1981 to 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1981–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Auri mean?

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

How do you pronounce Auri?

Auri is pronounced OR-ee (IPA: /ˈɔːri/).

Is Auri a popular name right now?

Auri peaked at #2079 in 2020 and is ranked #3270 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1981–2024.)

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