Meaning and history
Aušra is a Lithuanian feminine name meaning “dawn.” It is also the Lithuanian name of the dawn goddess in Baltic mythology, related to the wider Indo-European tradition of dawn deities. The caron on š is essential to standard spelling. The nineteenth-century Lithuanian newspaper Aušra played an important role in the national revival, adding cultural significance. Notable bearers include Lithuanian politician Aušra Seibutytė and swimmer Aušra Štukytė.