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Aurora

Meaning: Dawn

About Aurora

Aurora is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Its most-cited short meaning is “Dawn,” a sense that travels well across languages. Related spellings and variants include Aurore. Indicative pronunciation: uh-ROHR-a. Popular note: Fairy-tale feel, trending. When considering Aurora, check how it sounds with a surname, everyday nicknames, and spelling confusion across countries.

Origin

Latin

Variants

Aurore

Pronunciation

uh-ROHR-a

Popularity note

Fairy-tale feel, trending

FAQ — Aurora

What does the name Aurora mean?

Short meaning: Dawn. See the long description above for cultural context.

What is the origin of Aurora?

Most associated origin: Latin.

Are there variants of Aurora?

Related forms: Aurore.