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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Breeze
- Origin
- English (variant of Aura, from Greek)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- OR-ee
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
OR-eeIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Auri mean?
Breeze. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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