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AureliusChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Golden

Pronunciation: aw-REE-lee-us

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Name
Aurelius
Meaning
Golden
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
aw-REE-lee-us
Lucky Number
12
12
Lucky Number
Sunday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Aurelius mean?

Aurelius is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Golden". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: aw-REE-lee-us. Lucky number: 12. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Αυρήλιος

Αυρήλιος σημαίνει χρυσός ή ήλιος

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

aw-REE-lee-us

IPA

/ɔːˈriːliəs/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Aurelius is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Golden. Category: Saint.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

12

Lucky Day

Sunday

Lucky Colors

GoldYellow

Lucky Stone

Topaz

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Expressive, creative, and socially gifted

Personality

Personality Traits

WiseResilientS = Sensible

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name representing the golden light of God's divine presence.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Aurelius" became popular among the Romans, especially during the late Roman Empire. It was given to those who stood out in Roman society either due to their noble birth or significant accomplishments. Considered a symbol of prestige and power, the name carried a high social status and was often associated with wealth and success.
In a spiritual context, the name "Aurelius" can be interpreted as a reminder of the precious value given to us by God. Just as gold is considered valuable and precious in the material world, we as creations of God are infinitely more valuable and precious in His eyes. This name can serve as a reminder of our spiritual worth and the importance of living a life that reflects our divine potential.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor The name Aurelius carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

1st-2nd century AD

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Aurelius

Golden, sun-like, or shining light

🇮🇱Hebrew

אורליוס

אורליוס הוא שם שמשמעותו זהב או שמש

🇬🇷Greek

Αυρήλιος

Αυρήλιος σημαίνει χρυσός ή ήλιος

🇮🇹Latin

Aurelius

Aurelius means golden or sun-like

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