Aurelia
Aurelia (name) means a feminine given name of Latin origin, related to the word for "golden.". Example: “Aurelia was a common name among Roman noblewomen.”
How to Use Aurelia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a girl's name meaning roughly "golden," or an old term for a butterfly chrysalis.
Word Forms
Aurelias plural, aurelias plural
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Etymology
From Latin Aurelia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Aurelius, from aureus ("golden").
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What does “Aurelia” mean?
The word “Aurelia” means a feminine given name of Latin origin, related to the word for "golden.". In plain terms, either a girl's name meaning roughly "golden," or an old term for a butterfly chrysalis.
How do you use “Aurelia” in a sentence?
Here is “Aurelia” used in a sentence: “Aurelia was a common name among Roman noblewomen.”
What part of speech is “Aurelia”?
Depending on how it is used, “Aurelia” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Aurelia” come from?
The word “Aurelia” comes from Latin. From Latin Aurelia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Aurelius, from aureus ("golden").
How many meanings does “Aurelia” have?
“Aurelia” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a feminine given name of Latin origin, related to the word for "golden.".