Australia - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Australia \a(u)-stra-

is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "southern place".

Baby names that sound like Australia are Astraeia, Astria and Astraea. Another similar baby name is Auralia.

Australia is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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