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Aurora

aw-ROHR-uh

Popularity

#16

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

92,071

Peak Year

#6,924 in 2024

First Recorded

1880

Style

Mythological, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Latin for 'dawn'. The Roman goddess of the dawn, her tears turned into morning dew.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Princess Aurora

    Sleeping Beauty in Disney's animated film.

  • Aurora Aksnes

    Norwegian singer, songwriter and producer.

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Personality Traits

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