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Ausra

Quick answerThe name 'Ausra' means "dawn" in Lithuanian, derived from the Baltic root *auš- meaning "to dawn" or "to shine." It is primarily used in Lithuanian culture, often associated with the pagan goddess of the dawn, Aušrinė, and remains common in modern Lithuania with no specific religious affiliation.

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#621
TrendVintage
Peak year1984
Syllables—
OriginLithuanian
LanguageLithuanian
CultureLithuanian
Letters5
Numerology6 Chaldean 4
Global rank#621

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ausra

The name 'Ausra' means "dawn" in Lithuanian, derived from the Baltic root *auš- meaning "to dawn" or "to shine." It is primarily used in Lithuanian culture, often associated with the pagan goddess of the dawn, Aušrinė, and remains common in modern Lithuania with no specific religious affiliation.

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Etymology

The name 'Ausra' means "dawn" in Lithuanian, derived from the Baltic root *auš- meaning "to dawn" or "to shine." It is primarily used in Lithuanian culture, often associated with the pagan goddess of the dawn, Aušrinė, and remains common in modern Lithuania with no specific religious affiliation.

Ausra currently ranks #621 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1984.

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