Azura
ah-ZHOOR-ah
Azura is a girl’s name of Spanish origin, meaning “Derived from the word 'azure', referring to the bright blue color of the sky.”. It currently ranks #1848 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2024.
What Azura Means
“Derived from the word 'azure', referring to the bright blue color of the sky.”
The Story of Azura
Imagine the limitless expanse of the clearest blue sky, captured and distilled into a name for your daughter.
Azura is derived from the word 'azure,' which describes the bright, deep blue of a clear sky or ocean. The term 'azure' itself traveled a long path, originating from the Persian 'lazhward' for the semi-precious stone lapis lazuli. It passed through Arabic 'lazaward,' and into Old French and Spanish as 'azur,' eventually giving rise to this vivid and evocative name.
When you whisper 'Azura,' it feels like a breath of fresh air, open and expansive. This is a name for a daughter you imagine will possess a calm, clear spirit, boundless as the horizon. You can picture her gazing at the sky, full of quiet contemplation, or running freely under its vastness, embodying that serene yet profound blue.
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Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#108 in 2024
Total Births
890
First Recorded
1975
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