Urania
/juːˈreɪniə/noun
Urania is the Muse of astronomy in Greek mythology and a name associated with the heavenly or celestial realm.
Did you know?In ancient Greek religion, Aphrodite Urania—“Heavenly Aphrodite”—was distinguished from Aphrodite Pandemos, associated with earthly or public love.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
οὐρανός (ouranós)
“Sky or heaven; the personified primordial sky deity”
Classical Greek
Greek
Οὐρανία (Ouranía)
“Heavenly one; feminine form of οὐράνιος, meaning heavenly or celestial”
Classical Greek
Greek
Μοῦσα Οὐρανία (Moûsa Ouranía)
“Urania, the Muse associated with astronomy and the heavens”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Ἀφροδίτη Οὐρανία (Aphrodítē Ouranía)
“Aphrodite Urania, the “Heavenly Aphrodite,” a cult title contrasting with Aphrodite Pandemos”
Latin
Latin
Urania
“The Greek Muse’s name, borrowed into Latin literary and mythological usage”
16th Century
English
Urania
“A learned English use for the Muse of astronomy and other celestial or mythological references”
Modern English
English
Urania
“A mythological name, personal name, and scientific or literary term connected with the heavens”
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