Azura

Azura is a feminine name that has its origin in Italian. In the German translation, it means 'the azure blue', 'the sky blue', and also in a broader sense 'the pure one'.

What does the name Azura mean?

The name Azura, which comes from Italian, is translated in German as 'the azure blue' or 'the sky blue'. Additionally, it can also be interpreted as 'the pure one'. Its roots lie in the Old Persian term lājvard (لاجورد), which stands for 'azure blue', 'sky blue', and 'lapis lazuli'. Alternative forms include Azure and Azuree.

Where does the name Azura come from?

The name Azura has its roots in Old Persian and means 'the azure blue'.

How do you pronounce Azura?

The pronunciation of the name Azura is three syllables and rich in vowels. It is pronounced as 'A-zu-ra' [aˈzuːʁa], with an open a sound leading into a rounded, elongated middle syllable. The gentle r and the open ending give the name an elegant and expansive quality. Azura sounds poetic and clear - melodic and harmonious.

Popularity

Azura is a popular girl's name in Germany, currently ranking 3,210th on the list of most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2020, when it reached 1,861st place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 60 times as a first name, which raises its ten-year statistics to 3,228th place. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,820th.

Nicknames & pet names

Aza / Azu / Azuri / Azy / Zura / Zure / Zuri / Zuzu

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Famous people

• Azura (character from Fire Emblem Fates)
• Azura Skye (actress from the USA)