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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Heavenly
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- yoo-RAY-nee-uh
Urania is a Greek name meaning "heavenly." It's pronounced yoo-RAY-nee-uh (IPA /jʊˈreɪniə/), with the stress on the second syllable. If you're drawn to a name with a soft, flowing sound and a meaning that looks upward, this one fits.
Meaning & Origin of Urania
Meaning: Heavenly.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Urania
yoo-RAY-nee-uhIPA /jʊˈreɪniə/
Popularity of Urania
Urania peaked in U.S. Social Security data at #1524 in 1891, with 5 babies given the name. By 2023 it had slipped to #17406, again with 5 babies, so it's very rarely heard today.
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FAQ
What does the name Urania mean?
Heavenly. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Urania?
Urania is pronounced yoo-RAY-nee-uh (IPA: /jʊˈreɪniə/).
Is Urania a popular name right now?
Urania peaked at #1524 in 1891 and is ranked #17406 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1891–2023.)
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