Aurora

Name:

Aurora

Pronounced: uh-RAW-ruh

Variations: None

Origin:

Latin

Meaning:

Aurora means "dawn" in Latin, and is named for the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora. In Greek mythology, Aurora is known as Eos, the goddess of the dawn.

Popularity:

Aurora is a popular name in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and various European countries.

Did you know?

"Sleeping Beauty" is a Disney animated film based on the fairy tale of the same name, in which the main character is named Princess Aurora. The aurora borealis and aurora australis are natural light displays that occur in the Earth's atmosphere, named for the goddess Aurora.

Famous namesakes:

Aurora Aksnes, a Norwegian singer and songwriter known for her stage name "AURORA."

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