Aurica
Fact sheet
- Name
- Aurica
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The girl's name Aurica is a diminutive of Aurelia, which has its origins in Romania. Aurelia, in turn, is considered the female variant of the Roman name Aurelius, which comes from the noble family of Marcus Aurelius. The German translation of the name is "the Golden One" or "the one made of gold."
What does the name Aurica mean?
Aurica is a female first name understood as a Romanian diminutive of Aurelia. Aurelia itself is the feminine form of Aurelius and has its roots in Roman nobility. The name translates to German as "the Golden One" or "the one made of gold." The Latin origin is derived from the terms aurum, meaning "gold," and aurĕus, which means "golden," "gilded," or "gold-colored." Due to the spread of Latin in the Middle Ages, the name has been found in the German-speaking world for a long time. Occasionally, the spelling Aurică is also used for boys. Variants include Aurika, Aurelie, Aureliana, Aureline, Aurela, Aurelija, Aureliane, Aurelle, and Aurelya. Male counterparts include Aurelio, Aureliano, and Aurelian.
Where does the name Aurica come from?
Aurica is a female first name with Latin roots that carries the meaning "the Golden One." The Latin terms aurum for gold and aurĕus for golden, gilded, or gold-colored form the basis of the name. It is primarily common in Romanian.
How do you pronounce Aurica?
The pronunciation of Aurica is three syllables and has a soft sound. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as "Au-ri-ca" [aʊ̯ˈʁiːka], with the emphasis on the second syllable with a long 'i'. The diphthong "au" provides an open sound at the beginning, while the hard 'K' in the third syllable adds a distinct accent. This gives Aurica a lively and friendly aura - harmonious, clearly structured, and present.
When is the name day of Aurica?
The name day of Aurica is celebrated on October 13.
Popularity
In Germany, Aurica is a rather rare name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th on the list of the most common first names for girls. Aurica's best ranking was in 2009 at 2,111th. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than ten times, placing it at 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Aurica ranks 8,112th.
Nicknames & pet names
Auca / Auka / Aura / Auri / Ica / Rica / Rici
Famous people
- Aurica Barascu (Romanian rowing athlete)
- Aurica Buia (Romanian long-distance runner)
- Aurica Rotaru (singer, actress)
- Aurica Valeria Motogna-Bese (handball player from Romania)
Frequently asked questions about the name Aurica
What is the origin of the name Aurica?
Aurica is a female first name with Latin roots and is primarily common in Romanian. It is derived from Aurelia, the feminine form of the Roman name Aurelius.
What does the name Aurica mean?
The name Aurica means 'the Golden One' and has its roots in the Latin terms aurum for gold and aurĕus for golden or gilded.
How popular is the name Aurica?
Aurica is known primarily in Romania but is also appreciated in other countries. However, popularity can vary as the name is not very widespread.