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Aurora
Dawn
Origin
Latin
Used in
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Popularity
#2 in the Italian baby-name ranking
Origin and meaning of Aurora
Aurora comes from the Latin aurora, “dawn”: in Roman mythology she was the goddess who opened the gates of the sky to the Sun's chariot each morning. A luminous, poetic name without a patron saint, it has sat near the top of Italy's rankings for years. It evokes a new beginning — a fitting image for a baby girl's arrival.
Variants around the world
How Aurora sounds in other languages.
AuroreAvroraRora
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aurora mean?
The name Aurora means Dawn.
What is the origin of the name Aurora?
Origin of Aurora: Latin.
What are the international variants of the name Aurora?
International variants of Aurora: Aurore, Avrora, and Rora.