Aurora
dawn (Latin)
Aurora is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 217, with 35,927 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
dawn (Latin)
Aurora comes from Latin mythology as the goddess of dawn. Widely used throughout the Hispanic world, it became well-established in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. It gained additional national prominence through historical figures such as First Lady Aurora Aragon Quezon, for whom the province of Aurora was named.
Derived from the Latin word for 'dawn' and the Roman goddess of the morning. It entered Philippine naming traditions through Spanish colonization and Catholic naming practices.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to traditional nicknames like 'Auring' or more modern ones like 'Au' and 'Rory'. Frequently found as a standalone name or paired with 'Maria' (Maria Aurora).
Related forms
- Aurora Spanish
- Aurora Italian
- Aurora Portuguese
- Aurore French
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Aurora with common surname pairs
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How do I use Aurora with two Filipino surnames?
Aurora is the given name. The full name is Aurora + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Aurora a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Aurora is number 217, with 35,927 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.