Aurora

At a Glance: Name: Aurora – Meaning: dawn (name of the Roman goddess of the dawn) – Origin: Latin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: uh-ROR-uh

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Aurora is a Latin name that means dawn, taken directly from the Roman goddess of the dawn. It's a classic name with a free-spirited, boho, outdoorsy, nature-inspired, and romantic, storybook feel, and is pronounced uh-ROR-uh (/əˈrɔːrə/). If you want a name with both a clear mythological root and a plain-language meaning, Aurora covers both.

Meaning & Origin of Aurora

Meaning: Dawn (name of the roman goddess of the dawn).

Origin: Latin.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Aurora

Phonetic: uh-ROR-uh   IPA: /əˈrɔːrə/

Popularity of Aurora

Aurora ranked #16 in 2024, with 6,917 babies given the name that year — and according to Social Security data going back to 1880, that's also its highest rank on record, meaning it's more popular right now than at any other point in that 144-year span.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Aurora mean?

Dawn (name of the roman goddess of the dawn). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Aurora)

How do you pronounce Aurora?

Aurora is pronounced uh-ROR-uh (IPA: /əˈrɔːrə/).

Is Aurora a popular name right now?

Aurora is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #16 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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