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The baby name Libra is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈliːbrə/ (LEE-brə),/ˈlaɪbrə/ (LYE-brə).

Libra is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: /ˈliːbrə/ (LEE-brə),/ˈlaɪbrə/ (LYE-brə)

What is the meaning of the name Libra ?

The baby name Libra is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈliːbrə/ (LEE-brə),/ˈlaɪbrə/ (LYE-brə).

Libra is Latin in Origin.

Libra is a modern unisex given name drawn from Latin lībra “scales, balance” - also the ancient Roman unit of weight that gave English its “lb” abbreviation. In classical astronomy Libra names the constellation and the seventh sign of the zodiac, long associated with fairness, harmony, and the autumnal equinox; these ideas shape the name’s core meaning: balance, justice, and social grace.

As a personal name it saw sporadic use from the mid-20th century, rising with New Age and astrology-influenced naming in the 1960s–80s, mostly for girls but still comfortably unisex. The word is familiar across languages (Spanish and Portuguese also use Libra for the sign), aiding international recognition. Variants and nicknames include Lybra, Librah, Lib, Libby, and Bree; related concept names include Justice, Justus, Harmony, and Concord.

Libra – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
BN Girls 0 #111 4 5,459
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
ID Boys 0 #133 3 4,130
BN Boys 0 #135 5 6,332
Sweden Girls 2015 #176 2 1,605
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
TW Boys 0 #248 9 7,111
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
JM Girls 0 #249 11 7,507
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
MO Girls 0 #258 6 7,056
TW Girls 0 #262 15 8,139
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
JM Boys 0 #290 4 6,876
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
PE 0 #324 6 6,350
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
QA Girls 0 #335 9 15,378
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
CN Girls 0 #340 10 8,829
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
MY 0 #348 7 12,352
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
PH Girls 0 #375 16 13,098
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
PH Boys 0 #404 5 11,440
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
OM Girls 0 #420 5 15,987
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
KW Girls 0 #491 25 19,177
CR Boys 0 #503 8 10,188
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
HK Boys 0 #513 15 12,905
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #523 3 11,303
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
AE Girls 0 #533 21 20,968
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
BH 0 #543 11 17,937
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
SG Girls 0 #548 39 18,916
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
HK Girls 0 #593 23 16,104
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
AR Girls 0 #627 4 8,289
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
IN Girls 0 #652 3 13,121
SG Boys 0 #683 15 17,960
CL Boys 0 #692 9 13,390
QA Boys 0 #738 6 18,093
PE Boys 0 #741 138 14,506
SY 0 #764 4 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #798 9 18,755
NG Girls 0 #818 9 15,093
MX Boys 0 #827 157 16,355
PE Girls 0 #831 113 14,861
CL Girls 0 #840 12 14,098
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
SA Girls 0 #888 48 25,931
CO Boys 0 #910 11 15,656
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #919 12 5,610
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
MY Girls 0 #952 43 24,821
Spain Girls 0 #958 26 5,561
MX Girls 0 #981 203 17,781
BR Girls 0 #984 9 12,708
NG Boys 0 #995 7 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,002 8 14,742
CO Girls 0 #1,061 18 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,068 44 25,439
MA 0 #1,113 16 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,122 20 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,137 7 22,615
DZ 0 #1,160 17 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,168 11 25,619
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,579 36 28,008

Libra is popular in 57 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
AL
AO
AR
BD

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People also ask about Libra

Libra is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Libra is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈliːbrə/ (LEE-brə),/ˈlaɪbrə/ (LYE-brə).
Across languages, Libra has these equivalents: Tula (Sanskrit, "balance"; name for Libra), Mizan (Arabic, "balance"), Justitia (Latin, goddess/personification of justice), Themis (Greek, goddess/personification of justice), Dike (Dikē, Greek goddess/personification of justice), and 1 more.
Yes — Libra ranked #176 in Sweden in 2015.