orleans/ˈɔɹ.li.ənz/EtymologyFrom French Orléans, ultimately from Latin Aurelianum, from the name of the Roman emperor Aurelian, who rebuilt the city. More at Aurelius.orleans means A city, the capital of Loiret department, France; the regional capital of Centre-Val de Loire. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 75 out of 100.nameA city, the capital of Loiret department, France; the regional capital of Centre-Val de Loire.A surname from French [in turn transferred from the place name].A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California.A number of places in the United States:; A township and town therein, in Orange County, Indiana.A number of places in the United States:; A minor city in Dickinson County, Iowa.A number of places in the United States:; A township in Winneshiek County, Iowa.nounA cloth made of worsted and cotton, used for making clothes.A variety of plum.