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The baby name Aurela is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /aʊˈrɛlə/ (ow-REL-ə); also commonly /ɔːˈrɛlə/ (aw-REL-ə).

Aurela is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: /aʊˈrɛlə/ (ow-REL-ə); also commonly /ɔːˈrɛlə/ (aw-REL-ə)

What is the meaning of the name Aurela ?

The baby name Aurela is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /aʊˈrɛlə/ (ow-REL-ə); also commonly /ɔːˈrɛlə/ (aw-REL-ə).

Aurela is Latin in Origin.

Aurela is an Albanian feminine given name ultimately rooted in Latin aureus, "golden," via the classical Roman name Aurelia from the gens Aurelia. The name evokes brightness, value, and warm radiance, imagery long associated with the aure- stem in Romance languages and later vernaculars.

In modern use, Aurela is especially common in Albania and Kosovo and among the diaspora, where it rose in the late 20th century; visibility from public figures such as singer Aurela Gaçe reinforced its appeal. Closely related forms include Aurelia (English/Italian/Romanian), Aurélia (Portuguese), Aurélie (French), and Aureliana/Aurelina; masculine counterparts are Aurel, Aurelio, and Aurelian(us). Nicknames and diminutives include Aura, Auri, Ela, Lela, and Rela. The meaning remains "golden" or "gilded," suggesting a shining spirit or cherished child.

Aurela has the following similar or variant Names

Aurela – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
AL 0 #63 13 2,372
AL Girls 0 #83 192 4,141
Switzerland Girls 2024 #125 11 1,786
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
SI Girls 0 #148 27 2,769
Sweden Girls 2022 #178 2 1,568
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
GR Girls 0 #219 24 6,293
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
HR Girls 0 #292 3 3,687
AL Boys 0 #301 3 5,122
PL Girls 0 #338 17 5,096
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
France Girls 2004 #393 3 2,919
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
Finland Girls 2026 #727 12 3,895
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,260 187 9,415
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619

Aurela is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:

Switzerland
Sweden
AL
AR
Finland

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People also ask about Aurela

Aurela is predominantly a girl's name, used for girls.
Aurela is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /aʊˈrɛlə/ (ow-REL-ə); also commonly /ɔːˈrɛlə/ (aw-REL-ə).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Aurelia, Aurélia, Aurélie, Auriela, Aurelija and Aurella.
Across languages, Aurela has these equivalents: Orla (Irish), Golda (Yiddish/Hebrew), Zlata (Slavic), Chrysi (Greek, 'golden').
Yes — Aurela ranked #125 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Aurela ranks highest in Switzerland (#125 in 2024).
Aurela's popularity is rising. It moved from #130 in 2014 to #125 in 2024 in Switzerland.