Isaura
Fact sheet
- Name
- Isaura
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The girl's name Isaura has its roots in ancient Greece. Its direct translation is 'the Isaurian woman' or 'the one descended from Isauria'.
What does the name Isaura mean?
Isaura is a female first name with ancient Greek origins. The translation of the name is 'the Isaurian woman' or 'the one descended from Isauria'. Its roots can be found in the ancient Greek Ísaura (Ἴσαυρα) or Isauría (Ἰσαυρία), meaning 'from Isauria'. In antiquity, Isauria was a mountainous, remote district in the interior of southern Asia Minor, which today belongs to southern Turkey. An alternative spelling is Isaure, while the male form is Isaurus.
Where does the name Isaura come from?
The etymology of Isaura refers to a female first name of Greek origin, meaning 'the Isaurian woman'. The ancient Greek
How do you pronounce Isaura?
The pronunciation of Isaura is fluid and three syllables. It is pronounced as 'I-sau-ra' [iˈzaʊʁa] and begins with a bright, open 'I' that conveys lightness. The diphthong '-sau-' provides a gentle, gliding sound movement in the middle. The open ending '-ra' harmoniously rounds off the name. Isaura sounds melodic, feminine, and slightly exotic, with a swinging rhythm and a soft conclusion.
Popularity
In Germany, Isaura is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2023 at 3,880th place. Over the last ten years, Isaura has been chosen as a first name about 30 times, placing it 5,239th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,302nd.
Nicknames & pet names
Aura / Ira / Isa / Isi / Isra / Saura
Famous people
- Isaura (character) (Character from the telenovela 'The Slave Isaura (1976-1977)')
Frequently asked questions about the name Isaura
What does the name Isaura mean?
Isaura is a female first name of Greek origin and means 'the Isaurian woman' or 'the one descended from Isauria'.
Where does the name Isaura come from?
The name has its roots in the ancient Greek Ísaura (Ἴσαυρα) and Isauría (Ἰσαυρία), both referring to the region of Isauria in present-day southern Turkey.
How popular is the name Isaura?
Isaura is a rather rare name, but it enjoys some popularity in various countries, including Italy and Spain.