Aurora
Italian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Aurora
Aurora derives from Latin and means "dawn," stemming from the root word for the first light of day; in Roman mythology, Aurora was the goddess of dawn.
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Etymology
Aurora derives from Latin and means "dawn," stemming from the root word for the first light of day; in Roman mythology, Aurora was the goddess of dawn. The name has been used primarily in Christian-majority cultures across Europe and the Americas, with notable historical figures including Aurora Borealis (the natural phenomenon named after the goddess) and various European royalty and nobility who bore the name.
Aurora currently ranks #15 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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