Aura

♂ Boy

Pronounced AW-rah /ˈɔːr.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin and Greek aura, 'breeze; air; a glowing atmosphere.' Overwhelmingly used as a girl's name (and as the plain word 'aura'); used here for a boy - a cross-sex use we note plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: An airy word-name: Aura means 'breeze; glow' (said 'AW-rah'). Usually a girl's name - we note the cross-sex use plainly.

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Origin LowLatin, Greek

MeaningFrom the Latin and Greek aura, 'breeze; air; a glowing atmosphere.' Overwhelmingly used as a girl's name (and as the plain word 'aura'); used here for a boy - a cross-sex use we note plainly.

U.S. rank (2022)#12537

2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Aura comes from Latin/Greek aura, 'breeze; glow.' It is far more common as a girl's name and as the ordinary word; as a boy's name it is very rare and cross-sex, which we note plainly (said 'AW-rah').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Aura is the Latin and Greek word for 'breeze; air; a glowing atmosphere' - the same 'aura' we speak of today. It is overwhelmingly a girl's name; used here for a boy, which we note plainly (said 'AW-rah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References - Aura — Latin/Greek aura 'breeze; glow'; usually female

Variations

AurahAureaAurora

Nicknames

AuRa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aura mean?

Aura is the Latin/Greek word for 'breeze; glow'; overwhelmingly a girl's name, used here for a boy.

How do you pronounce Aura?

It's said AW-rah /ˈɔːr.ə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aura a boy or girl name?

Aura is overwhelmingly a girl's name (and the word 'aura'); it is used here for a boy - we note this plainly.

How popular is Aura?

Aura is extremely rare in the U.S.