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Aura
Pronounced AW-ruh /ˈɔː.rə/High
Meaning: From the Greek aura meaning 'breeze' or 'breath of air', and the Latin aura meaning 'gleam of light' or 'radiance'; in New Age contexts refers to the luminous field surrounding a personHigh
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History & Origin
Aura comes from the ancient Greek word aura (breeze, breath of air) and the Latin aura (gleam, radiance). In Greek mythology, Aura was a divine figure — a Titaness associated with the gentle morning breeze. The Latin sense of 'radiance' gave rise to the modern use of the word aura to describe the energy field believed to surround living beings, a concept adopted in both medical and spiritual contexts.
As a given name, Aura has been used in both European and Latin American cultures, particularly in Spain, Italy, and Spanish-speaking Americas where it is pronounced with the characteristic open vowel. In English-speaking countries it gained ground in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as parents sought names that felt both classical and spiritually resonant.
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- ★Aura (Greek mythology) (mythological)Titaness and goddess of the breeze in Greek mythology, daughter of the Titan Lelantos and associated with the cool morning air.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Aura mean?
Aura means breeze or breath of air in Greek, and radiance or gleam of light in Latin.
How do you pronounce Aura?
It is said AW-ruh, with two syllables.
Is Aura a mythological name?
Yes — in Greek mythology, Aura was a Titaness and goddess of the gentle breeze.
Is Aura a popular name?
Aura is a relatively uncommon but growing choice in English-speaking countries, more common in Spanish-speaking cultures.