Urania
yoo-RAY-nee-uh
Urania is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Derived from the Greek word 'ouranos' meaning 'heaven' or 'sky.' Urania is the Greek muse of astronomy and astrology.”, and peaked in popularity in 1926.
What Urania Means
“Derived from the Greek word 'ouranos' meaning 'heaven' or 'sky.' Urania is the Greek muse of astronomy and astrology.”
The Story of Urania
The stars themselves whisper her name, a tribute to the muse who charted the heavens and inspired all who gazed upward.
Urania draws directly from the Greek 'ouranos,' meaning 'heaven' or 'sky.' She is the classical muse of astronomy and astrology, invoked by thinkers and artists across millennia.
For your daughter, Urania signifies a curious and profound intellect. You see her mapping her own constellations, finding wonder in the patterns of the universe and sharing that inspiration.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Urania Mella
A Dominican Republic women's rights activist.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#10 in 1926
Total Births
213
First Recorded
1891
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