Aurelia
Aurelia is a Christian girl name of Latin origin, meaning “Golden”.
| Meaning | Golden |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin |
| Pronunciation | aw-REE-lee-uh |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Italy, France |
Meaning and origin of Aurelia
Aurelia is the feminine form of Aurelius, a Roman family name linked to aureus, 'golden', from aurum, 'gold'. Aurelia Cotta was the mother of Julius Caesar, and the emperor Marcus Aurelius made the masculine form famous. Several early Christian saints carried the name, and in recent years English-speaking parents have embraced it alongside other Latin names ending in -ia.
Is Aurelia a Christian name?
Aurelia is not found in the Bible, though it was borne by a few minor saints; it is mainly a classical Roman name with no specific religious meaning.
How popular is Aurelia?
Rising in English-speaking countries, and long familiar in France as Aurélie and in Italy as Aurelia.
Gifts with the name Aurelia
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Spellings and variants of Aurelia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aurelia mean?
Aurelia means 'Golden'. It is of Latin origin.
Is Aurelia a Christian name?
Aurelia is not found in the Bible, though it was borne by a few minor saints; it is mainly a classical Roman name with no specific religious meaning.
How do you pronounce Aurelia?
Aurelia is pronounced aw-REE-lee-uh.
Is Aurelia a boy or girl name?
Aurelia is usually a girl name.