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Australia

aw-STRAYL-yah

Australia is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “Referring to the continent and country of Australia, derived from the Latin 'australis', meaning 'southern'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1923.

Letters9
Syllables4
OriginLatin

What Australia Means

Referring to the continent and country of Australia, derived from the Latin 'australis', meaning 'southern'.

The Story of Australia

This name rings with the vastness of the southern sky and the spirit of exploration, a bold choice for your daughter.

Australia is a name directly referencing the continent and country, derived from the Latin 'australis,' meaning 'southern'. Its use as a given name emerged around the turn of the 20th century, carrying with it connotations of distant shores and pioneering journeys.

For your daughter, Australia evokes a sense of adventure and fierce independence. You imagine a child with a strong spirit, who is drawn to the wide-open spaces and possesses a unique charm that captivates everyone she meets. This name is for a bold, free soul.

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Numerology

3

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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Personality Traits

AdventurousIndependentUniqueStrong

Peak Year

#13 in 1923

Total Births

350

First Recorded

1900

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