Avra

Avra... so mystical and ethereal, like a dance of colors in my ears and music on my tongue. Just as an aura surrounds an individual with an invisible yet palpable presence, so too does Avra possess a magnetic charm, drawing others toward her like butterflies to a flower. Made up of the intangible, Avra is a reminder of the unseen forces that shape our world, of the magic and wonder in the everyday.

I love that Avra means the same thing as Aura without being so...obvious.

My name is Avra. Going through school, I really didn't appreciate being identified so differently to most kids. I just wanted a name like the other girls. Something more common. But now, I really do like it, and am grateful to have a unique name.
My background is Greek, and I have been told it means ocean breeze as well as the heat coming from a fire and it also means an aura. All of which I love.
I know that I was named after my grandfather who was named Avraam. I suspect that he may have come from a Jewish background, but his family history is unknown, other than he was an orphan (teenager perhaps) in Cyprus in the late 1800's. I am proud to have been named after him, and would be just as proud if my suspicions were true.
My (Greek) parents pronounced the 'A's' in my name similar to 'U' in umbrella, but in English the 'A's' are pronounced more like a short 'A' as in hat.
I would be happy to hear from others who share the same name.

I saw this name on a real estate sign and fell in love. I pronounce it A-vra, with the first A being a long vowel sound. It's short, sweet and lovely. I also think it would age well.

I simply love the name. It's uncommon, strong but still a beautiful girl's name.