Aurelian

Aurelian is a masculine first name that is primarily common in German-speaking areas. It represents a variant of the ancient Roman name Aurelius, which in turn is derived from the Roman family name Aurelius. The name likely has Sabine roots and could have its origin in the Sabine sun god Ausel. Translated, Aurelian means 'the Golden' or 'the one made of gold'.

What does the name Aurelian mean?

Aurelian is a masculine first name that is commonly used in Germany as a variant of the Roman name Aurelius. It is derived from the ancient Roman family name Aurelius and likely has Sabine roots. The translation of the name is 'the Golden' or 'the one made of gold'. Its origin is Latin, derived from the noun aurum, meaning 'gold', and the adjective aurĕus, which describes 'golden', 'gilded', or 'gold-colored'. In Hungary, the spelling Aurélián is common. Other variants include Aurelio (Italian and Spanish), Aurele, Aurelianus, Aureliano, Aurel, Aurelien, and Aurelijus. The feminine forms are typically Aurelia and Aurelie. The name became widely known through the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

Where does the name Aurelian come from?

The masculine first name Aurelian has its roots in Roman and Latin and means 'the Golden' or 'the one made of gold'. The Latin terms aurum (gold) and aurĕus (golden, gilded, gold-colored) form the basis. Aurelian is common in the German and Hungarian languages.

How do you pronounce Aurelian?

The pronunciation of Aurelian is melodic and consists of four to three syllables. In German, the name is typically pronounced as 'Au-re-li-an' [aʊʁeˈliːan], with the first syllable beginning with a diphthong. The middle syllable has a long 'I' sound, and the open ending '-an' provides a gentle conclusion. Aurelian conveys elegance and dignity, and its sound is historically graceful.

When is the name day of Aurelian?

Aurelian is celebrated on June 16 and November 9.

Popularity

Aurelian enjoys great popularity in Germany. Currently, it ranks 744th on the list of the most common masculine first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2023 at 642nd place. Over the last ten years, Aurelian has been given as a first name about 450 times, placing it 931st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,065th.

Nicknames & pet names

Aure / Aureli / Auri / Elian / Lian / Rele / Relian

Similar first names

Famous people

• Aurelian (Emperor of the Roman Empire from 270 - 275)
• Aurelian Andreescu (Romanian singer)
• Aurelian Chitu (Romanian football player)
• Aurelian Manta Rosie (writer from Romania)
• Aurelian Silvestru (Moldovan writer)
• Aurelian Townsend (English poet)