Aurelien

Aurelien is a masculine given name of French origin, often written with the accent Aurélien in French. It is derived from the Latin name Aurelius, meaning "golden" or "the golden one." The feminine form in French is Aurélie; related names include Aurelius, Aurelio in Italian, and Aurelie as the feminine version in some languages.

The name is most common in France and other Francophone countries, and is also found in communities around the world due to cultural exchange and immigration. The spelling Aurelien (without the diacritic) is common in contexts where accents are omitted, such as in international forms or non-French contexts.

In culture and literature, Aurélien is the title of a 1944 novel by Louis Aragon about a young Parisian man. The novel was adapted into a 1983 film directed by Louis Malle. Contemporary notable people named Aurélien include Aurélien Tchouaméni (born 2000), a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Real Madrid and the France national team.

Pronunciation: In French, Aurélien is pronounced roughly as o-ʁe-ljɛ̃, with the final nasal vowel and the typical French rhythm. The name has been borne by various individuals in sports, arts, and academia, reflecting its ongoing usage in French-speaking communities.