Find out how popular the first name Cura has been for the last 20 years (from 1975 to 1994) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cura by gender

Based on the last 20 years of data, Cura is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1994, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Cura.

The history of the first name Cura

The name Cura has its origins in Latin, where it means "care" or "concern." It is derived from the Latin verb curare, which means "to take care of" or "to attend to." The name has been in use since ancient Roman times and has been associated with the goddess of healing and health, Salus.

In ancient Roman mythology, Cura was personified as a goddess who embodied the concept of care and vigilance. She was often depicted as a young woman holding a stick or a staff, symbolizing her role as a protector and guardian.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cura can be found in the philosophical work "De Rerum Natura" (On the Nature of Things) by the Roman poet and philosopher Lucretius, who lived in the 1st century BCE. In this work, Lucretius personifies Cura as a figure who creates the first human being out of clay and then argues with Jupiter over who should name the creation.

Throughout history, the name Cura has been borne by various individuals, including:

1. Cura Annia Faustina (circa 100 CE), a Roman empress and the wife of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius.
2. Cura Marian (1524-1578), a Polish philosopher and mathematician who was one of the first women to receive a university education in Europe.
3. Cura Naessens (1924-2009), a Belgian biologist and researcher who developed a controversial alternative cancer treatment known as the Naessens method.
4. Cura Rivelli (born 1964), an Italian actress and singer who has appeared in numerous films and television shows.
5. Cura Asayama (born 1980), a Japanese fashion designer and entrepreneur known for her avant-garde clothing designs.

While the name Cura is not as common as it once was, it has maintained a presence throughout history, with various individuals bearing the name and leaving their mark in various fields, from philosophy and science to art and entertainment.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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