Azura

At a Glance

Meaning

Sky blue, the color of lapis lazuli

Origin

Persian (via Arabic and Old French 'azure')

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

uh-ZHUR-uhListen

Azura is a girl's name that reads as bohemian and free-spirited, with an easy nod to nature and far-off places. It's pronounced uh-ZHUR-uh, and its meaning traces to a Persian word for lapis lazuli — sky blue. You may see it described as Spanish, but the word actually passed through Old French and Arabic before that, even though the blue meaning holds true.

Meaning & Origin of Azura

Meaning: Sky blue, the color of lapis lazuli.

Origin: Persian (via Arabic and Old French 'azure').

A common claim: Often described as a Spanish word for 'sky blue'. Actually: It isn't Spanish — the word traces through Old French and Arabic back to a Persian word for lapis lazuli, though the 'blue' meaning itself is accurate.

Source: Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Azura

Popularity of Azura

Azura sat at #1848 in the 2024 Social Security data, given to 108 babies — the same spot as its highest point on record across the 1975-2024 span.

Names Like Azura

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FAQ

What does the name Azura mean?

Sky blue, the color of lapis lazuli. (Source: Wikipedia)

How do you pronounce Azura?

Azura is pronounced uh-ZHUR-uh (IPA: /əˈʒʊrə/).

Is Azura a popular name right now?

Azura is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1848 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1975–2024.)

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