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Name
Auri
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
2

Auri is a female first name that is used in Estonia and Finland as a form of Aura. The meaning of the name is 'the gentle breeze' or 'the dawn.'

What does the name Auri mean?

Auri, as a female first name, is an Estonian and Finnish variant of Aura. The name can be translated as 'the gentle breeze' or 'the dawn.' Its roots lie in the Ancient Greek term aúra (αὔρα), which means 'breeze' or 'gentle wind,' as well as the Latin word aurōra for 'dawn,' 'daybreak,' and 'morning.' Another variant is Avra.

Where does the name Auri come from?

Auri is a female first name that has both Ancient Greek and Latin origins and carries the meanings 'the gentle breeze' or 'the dawn.' The Ancient Greek word aúra (αὔρα) stands for 'breeze' or 'gentle wind,' and the Latin aurōra for 'dawn,' 'daybreak,' and 'morning.' The languages in which the name is used are Estonian and Finnish.

How do you pronounce Auri?

The pronunciation of the name Auri is soft and two-syllable. In the German version, it is usually pronounced as 'Au-ri' [ˈaʊ̯ʁi], with the first syllable starting with a diphthong that conveys openness. The second syllable sounds clear and bright. This pleasant sound sequence gives the name a certain lightness. Auri thus appears modern and feminine - harmonious, delicate, and present.

When is the name day of Auri?

The name day of Auri is celebrated on March 10.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Auri enjoys great popularity. It currently ranks 828th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2022 at 714th. In the last ten years, Auri has been given as a first name about 360 times, placing it at 1,070th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,355th.

Famous people

  • Auri Dias Faustino (football player from Brazil)

Frequently asked questions about the name Auri

What is the origin of the name Auri?

Auri is a female first name with Ancient Greek and Latin roots. It is common in the Estonian and Finnish languages.

What does the name Auri mean?

Auri can be translated as 'the gentle breeze' or 'the dawn.' Its origins lie in the Ancient Greek word aúra for 'breeze' and the Latin aurōra for 'dawn.'

How popular is the name Auri?

Auri is a relatively rare name but is gaining popularity in Scandinavian countries and among parents looking for modern and unique first names.

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