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Aurelia

“golden”

About the name Aurelia

Aurelia is a Latin girl’s name meaning ‘golden’. It is derived from the Latin word ‘aureus’, meaning golden, and is the feminine form of the Roman family name Aurelius. Aurelia Cotta was the mother of Julius Caesar and was respected in Roman sources for her management of his household. Aurelia is also the name of a genus of moon jellyfish, and the Via Aurelia was a Roman road along the Tyrrhenian coast. The name is used in Italian, Romanian and Polish.

Meaning
golden
Origin
Latin
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
aw-REL-ee-ah(4 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Aurelie
  • Aurea

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Middle names for Aurelia

  • Aurelia Marie
  • Aurelia Elizabeth
  • Aurelia Rose
  • Aurelia Claire
  • Aurelia Sophie

Questions about Aurelia

What does Aurelia mean?
Aurelia is a Latin name meaning "golden".
How do you pronounce Aurelia?
Aurelia is pronounced aw-REL-ee-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Aurelia?
Variants of Aurelia include Aurelie, Aurea.

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