Uran

Uran represents an Albanian and Macedonian variant of the ancient Greek name Uranus (Οὐρανός). Its meaning is 'the sky'.

What does the name Uran mean?

The name Uran is an Albanian and Macedonian variant of the Greek name Uranus (Οὐρανός) and means 'the sky'. The roots of the name lie in the Ancient Greek word ouranos (οὐρανός), which also means 'the sky'. In Greek and Roman mythology, Uranus is described as a god or as the personification of the sky. Additionally, the name also carries the title of the seventh planet in our solar system.

Where does the name Uran come from?

Uran is a masculine first name with Ancient Greek origins that carries the meaning 'the sky'. The Ancient Greek word ouranos (οὐρανός) stands for 'the sky'. It is used in several languages, including Albanian, Macedonian, and Slovak.

How do you pronounce Uran?

The sound and pronunciation of Uran: The name is two syllables and has a dark timbre. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'U-ran' [ˈuːʁan] and begins with a long U sound that conveys depth. The R gives the second syllable more volume. The ending '-ran' with the open A sound ensures a clear but gentle finish. Uran sounds powerful, calm, and distinctive.

Popularity

In Germany, Uran is a relatively common first name. The name currently ranks 4,024th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2008 at 1,535th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, leading to a 5,448th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Uran ranks 6,518th.

Famous people

• Uran (Chemistry) (Element with 92 protons per atom)
• Uran Kalilov (Wrestler)
• Uranos (Deity) (Greek sky god, father of Saturn, grandfather of Jupiter, and great-grandfather of Mars)
• Uranus (a planet)