Taurus, often stylized as Taura, is a female given name of Latin origin that means 'southern' or 'south'. It's derived from the Latin word 'aurora', which refers to the dawn. The name has been used in various forms throughout history and across cultures, but its usage as a given name for females is believed to have started in the mid-20th century. Taurus is also the astrological sign of the bull, which lends an additional layer of meaning to this unique name.
The name Taura experienced fluctuations in popularity over the given years, with a peak of 31 births in 1970 and a steady decline thereafter, reaching as low as 5 births in 2004 and 2011. The total number of births was 433 over this period.