ThinkabaraAurelia: meaning and origin
Aurelia
“Golden”
About the name Aurelia
Aurelia is a girl’s name from the Latin tradition. Its meaning is “golden”. Names from Latin, the language of ancient Rome — strong, classic names like Olivia, Julian, Clara and Felix.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean light.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Latin names
- Aurora 👧Dawn; the Roman goddess of the sunrise · Latin
- Ava 👧Bird; also linked to life · Latin
- Beatrice 👧She who brings happiness · Latin
- Cecilia 👧Blind; the patron saint of music · Latin
- Celeste 👧Heavenly · Latin
- Clara 👧Clear, bright, famous · Latin
- Emilia 👧Rival; eager; a form of Emily · Latin
- Emily 👧Rival; eager and hardworking · Latin
- Felicity 👧Happiness, good fortune · Latin
- Frankie 🧒Free one; a pet form of Francis and Frances · Latin
- Grace 👧Grace, kindness, charm · Latin
- Julia 👧Youthful · Latin
Sibling name ideas (Latin, boys)
- Adrian 👦From Hadria, a town near the Adriatic Sea · Latin
- Anthony 👦Priceless, highly praiseworthy · Latin
- August 👦Great, magnificent · Latin
- Bennett 👦Blessed · Latin
- Calvin 👦Bald · Latin
- Christian 👦Follower of Christ · Latin
- Dominic 👦Belonging to the Lord · Latin
- Felix 👦Happy, lucky · Latin
More girl names starting with A
- Aaliyah 👧Exalted, high; made famous by the singer Aaliyah · African American
- Abeni 👧We asked for her, and behold, we got her (Yoruba) · African
- Abigail 👧My father is joy · Hebrew
- Adaeze 👧Daughter of the king (Igbo) · African
- Adeline 👧Noble · German
- Aiko 👧Child of love · Japanese
- Ainsley 👧One’s own meadow · Scottish
- Alexandra 👧Defender of the people · Greek
- Alice 👧Noble · German
- Allegra 👧Cheerful, lively · Italian
Questions and answers
What does the name Aurelia mean?
Aurelia is a name of Latin origin. It means: golden.
Is Aurelia a boy or girl name?
Aurelia is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Aurelia have?
Aurelia has 7 letters and about 3 syllables.