"And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be."
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Urania Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Urania
girl
Urania means "Heavenly; Celestial; Muse of astronomy", a girl's name of Greek origin. The name Urania does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Urania counts the stars with Abraham — each one named, promises innumerable, the heavenly muse who sees God's covenant written across the sky.
Is Urania in the Bible?
No — the name Urania does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Heavenly; Celestial; Muse of astronomy", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Urania.
Pronunciation:/yoo-RAY-nee-ah/
OriginGreek
MeaningHeavenly; Celestial; Muse of astronomy
What does Urania mean?
Urania is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Heavenly; Celestial; Muse of astronomy". Urania looks to the heavens — and Abraham was told to count the stars.
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What does Urania mean in the Bible?
Urania means "Heavenly; Celestial; Muse of astronomy" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Urania looks to the heavens — and Abraham was told to count the stars. 'And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be.' Urania sees God's promises in every star.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Urania?
Urania is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Heavenly; Celestial; Muse of astronomy" — not because Scripture names anyone Urania.
"He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names."
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Which books of the Bible mention Urania?
Urania is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Urania?
Urania counts the stars with Abraham — each one named, promises innumerable, the heavenly muse who sees God's covenant written across the sky.
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Names like Urania
Other Greek biblical names that share the spirit of "Heavenly; Celestial; Muse of astronomy" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
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"Woman from Lydia; Beautiful one"
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Orion
"Hunter; Rising star"
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Orion
"Rising in the sky; Hunter; Great constellation"
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Dorian
"From the sea; Gift; Child of the sea"
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Hector
"Holding fast; Steadfast; Anchor"
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Hector
"Holding fast; Steadfast; Defender"
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Lois
"Better; Superior; More desirable"
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Petra
"Rock; Stone"
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Urania name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Urania does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Heavenly; Celestial; Muse of astronomy", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Urania.
Urania means "Heavenly; Celestial; Muse of astronomy." It is a Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Heavenly; Celestial; Muse of astronomy" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek. Urania comes into English from Greek and carries the sense "Heavenly; Celestial; Muse of astronomy." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Urania
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Urania?
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