Altair

the flying eagle; bright star in Aquila

GenderBoyOriginArabicSay ital-TAIRPopularityUncommon
Pronounced al-TAIR

About the name Altair

Altair means 'flying eagle' in Arabic and is one of the brightest stars visible in the summer sky. It has a strong, soaring quality full of freedom.

A free, adventurous spirit with a soaring, ambitious heart.

Fun fact

Altair, Vega, and Deneb form the famous Summer Triangle visible across the night sky.

Nicknames for Altair

AlTair

Variations

AltaireAltayrAltare

Sibling name ideas

OrionVegaLunaAtlas

Similar names

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Themes

CelestialStrongUnique
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