Uranie
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Uranie
Uranie derives from the Greek name Ourania (Οὐρανία), meaning "heavenly" or "of the heavens," from the root ouranos (οὐρανός) meaning "sky" or "heaven." In classical mythology, Urania was the Muse of astronomy and celestial bodies, and the name has been used primarily in French and European contexts since the Renaissance, with notable adoption in Francophone cultures and scientific circles due to its astronomical associations.
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Etymology
Uranie derives from the Greek name Ourania (Οὐρανία), meaning "heavenly" or "of the heavens," from the root ouranos (οὐρανός) meaning "sky" or "heaven." In classical mythology, Urania was the Muse of astronomy and celestial bodies, and the name has been used primarily in French and European contexts since the Renaissance, with notable adoption in Francophone cultures and scientific circles due to its astronomical associations.
Uranie currently ranks #6,408 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1902.
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