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Aurora

/ah-RAW-rah/

girl
Latin
Common
medium

Meaning

dawn

At a glance

  • Origin: Latin
  • Gender: girl
  • Syllables: 3
  • Popularity: Common
  • Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

In Roman mythology, Aurora was the goddess of dawn, who renewed herself each morning and flew across the sky, announcing the arrival of the sun. The name is also associated with the Aurora Borealis, the spectacular northern lights.

Vibes

light
mystical
royal

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