Azura (given name)

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Azura
A bracelet made of lapis lazuli. The name Azura is ultimately derived from a Persian word for the blue stone.
GenderFemale
Language(s)English
Origin
MeaningBlue
Other names
Related namesAzure, Azzurra

Azura is a feminine given name meaning "blue", derived from a Persian word meaning "blue semiprecious stone"[1] or lapis lazuli.[2]

Notable people with the name include:

  • Azurá Stevens (born 1996), American professional basketball player
  • Azura Skye, stage name of American actress Azura Storozynski (born 1981)

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Lansky, Bruce (2019). 100,000+ Baby Names: The most helpful, complete, & up-to-date name book. Da Capo Lifelong Books. p. 88. ISBN 978-0306845246.
  2. ^ https://www.behindthename.com/name/azure