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Azure

Gender: Girl
Origin: French
Meaning: Bright blue
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names

Azure Meaning and Origin

The name Azure is a girl’s name meaning “bright blue” and is of French origin. Azure is a shade of blue, specifically a bright, deep blue similar to that of a clear sky on a sunny day. This color is often associated with royalty, nobility, and luxury. In fact, the word “azure” comes from the Arabic word “lazaward,” which referred to a particular blue stone that was highly prized by ancient civilizations. The name first became popular in the United States in the 1990s and has been increasing in popularity since then. There are several notable people with the name Azure, including Azure Carter, a musician and producer, and Azure Parsons, an actress. Azure would be a perfect name for a blue-eyed beauty and evokes images of the deep seas and blue skies. 

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