Astronomical baby names
Names tagged with “Astronomical” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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15 names
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- Novae
Latin
62From Latin 'nova' meaning 'new star', referring to a star that suddenly increases in brightness. A modern, celestial name with scientific roots.
- Sadir
Arabic
42From Arabic meaning 'the third' or 'third star', referring to the star Sadir in the constellation Cygnus.
- Alioth
Arabic
42The brightest star in the Big Dipper constellation, from Arabic 'al-ioth' meaning 'the fat tail of the lion'
- Aadhirai
Sanskrit
42From Sanskrit meaning 'undefeated' or 'invincible', also refers to a star in Tamil astronomy and celestial lore
- Solaria
Latin
42From Latin solaris meaning 'of the sun.' A celestial name evoking solar brightness and warmth, with an ethereal, luminous quality.
- Urania
Greek
42From Greek Ourania, the Muse of astronomy. Means 'of heaven' or 'celestial,' representing the heavens and divine inspiration.
- Rigel
Mythological
40The brightest star in the constellation Orion. From Arabic 'Rijl Jauzah al-Yusra' meaning the left foot of Orion.
- Sirus
Persian
40From Persian Cyrus, meaning 'sun' or 'throne'. Also associated with the star Sirius, the brightest star in Earth's night sky.
- Solaris
Latin
40Of or relating to the sun. Derived from Latin solaris, referencing solar imagery and celestial brightness.
- Caellum
Latin
40Named after Caelum, a faint constellation in the southern sky. The Latin word 'caelum' means 'sky' or 'heaven', symbolizing celestial wonder and vastness.
- Ursa
Latin
40From Latin 'ursa' meaning 'bear'. In Roman mythology, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor are prominent constellations representing bears in the night sky.
- Eclipse
Literary
40From Latin 'eclipsis', the astronomical phenomenon where one celestial body obscures another. Modern usage as a given name draws from its symbolic association with rarity, drama, and transformative moments.
- Novalea
Latin
40Modern blend combining 'nova' (new star) with the suffix '-lea' (meadow). Suggests something new and bright emerging from nature.
- Venus
Latin
30Roman goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. The name derives from the Latin divine name, historically used to reference the planet and celestial body.
- Zohal
Persian
6From Persian meaning 'Saturn', the seventh planet in Islamic astronomy, symbolizing wisdom and contemplation.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
