Aurelija

Aurelija is a variant of the name Aurelia, which is especially common in Lithuania and Slovenia. This girl's name is the feminine form of Aurelius and can be translated as "the Golden" or "the one made of gold."

What does the name Aurelija mean?

The name Aurelija, a Lithuanian and Slovenian form of Aurelia, is closely related to the feminine variant of Aurelius. It means "the Golden" or "the one made of gold" and has its origins in Latin. It is derived from the words aurum, meaning "gold," and aurĕus, meaning "golden," "gilded," or "gold-colored." Other variants of this name include Aurelie, Aureliana, Aureline, Aurela, Aureliane, Aurelle, and Aurelya. Notable masculine forms include Aurel, Aurelio, Aureliano, and Aurelian.

Where does the name Aurelija come from?

Aurelija is a feminine first name with Roman and Latin roots, meaning "the Golden" or "the one made of gold." Its origin can be found in Latin, where aurum stands for "gold" and aurĕus means "golden," "gilded," or "gold-colored." The language of the name is both Lithuanian and Slovenian.

How do you pronounce Aurelija?

Aurelija has a four-syllable, strongly vowel-emphasized sound. In German pronunciation, the name is usually pronounced as "Au-re-li-ja" [au̯ʁeˈliːja]. The diphthong "Au" opens the name with breadth and presence. The stressed syllable "-li-" brings brightness to the sound with the long "i." The gentle "ja" at the end provides a harmonious conclusion. Overall, Aurelija conveys an elegant and melodic aura - broad at the beginning, soft at the end.

When is the name day of Aurelija?

The name day of Aurelija falls on October 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Aurelija is among the more common first names. The name currently ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2018, reaching 1,790th place. Over the last ten years, Aurelija has been given as a first name around 60 times, placing it 3,396th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,930th.

Nicknames & pet names

Aui / Aura / Lija

Famous people

• Aurelija Stancikiene (* 1966), politician, member of the Seimas.