Betelgeuse
armpit of the giant; red supergiant star in Orion
GenderBoyOriginArabicSay itBEE-tel-joozPopularityUncommon
Pronounced BEE-tel-jooz
About the name Betelgeuse
Betelgeuse is a massive red supergiant star marking the shoulder of Orion, one of the largest stars known to astronomers. It's a bold, unusual, and unforgettable name.
A larger-than-life presence with dramatic, unforgettable energy.
Fun fact
Betelgeuse is so enormous that if it replaced our sun, its surface would extend past the orbit of Jupiter.
Nicknames for Betelgeuse
Beetle
Variations
BetelBeetleBetlejuice