Celestial Names: Star and Planet Names

  1. Hadar
    • Origin:

      Israeli place name or Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "fruit or glory"
    • Description:

      Also a city near Tel Aviv, Hadar is a name found primarily in Israel. There is also a citrus fruit associated with the holiday of Sukkat the Torah calls the "hadar fruit".
  2. Hamal
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "lamb"
    • Description:

      Alternative for the ultrapopular Jamal.
  3. Shaula
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "raised tail"
    • Description:

      A star in Scorpio whose name would certainly translate into a soft and unusual option for your November baby.
  4. Deneb
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "tail"
    • Description:

      A star in the "tail" of the Cygnus constellation.
  5. Sagitta
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "arrow"
    • Description:

      Sagitta is not a part of the Sagittarius constellation, but rather its own collection of stars. However, its meaning, "arrow," would make it ideal for a Sagittarius daughter.
  6. Auriga
    • Description:

      Despite being a male character in Greek Mythology, we think Auriga wears better on a girl. It's the name of one of the 88 main constellations.