Azura

Meaning of Azura

Azura, a feminine forename derived from the English color word “azure,” follows an etymological arc that begins with the Arabic lāzaward, passes through medieval Latin and Old French azur, and ultimately denotes the saturated blue of a clear temperate sky or polished lapis lazuli. In contemporary Anglo-American naming practice it functions as a semantic marker of cool serenity and spatial breadth, qualities that appeal to parents intent on balancing distinctiveness with linguistic transparency: U.S. vital-records data show modest yet uninterrupted use since the mid-1970s, culminating in 108 registrations and a national rank of 842 in 2024. The name’s cultural resonance is further reinforced by intermittent Biblical mention (as an alternate spelling of Azur) and by its appropriation in modern fantasy literature and gaming, where the celestial associations of light, horizon, and transcendence are amplified rather than redefined.