Greek · Boy name
Orion
“hunter of Greek myth; origin uncertain”
About the name Orion
Orion is the name of a giant hunter in Greek mythology who, in many versions, was killed by a scorpion or by Artemis and placed among the stars. The name’s origin is uncertain; ancient writers offered folk explanations, and some scholars suggest a pre-Greek or Near Eastern source. The constellation Orion, with its belt of stars and the bright stars Betelgeuse and Rigel, is one of the most recognisable in the night sky. As a given name it is used mainly for boys.
- Meaning
- hunter of Greek myth; origin uncertain
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- oh-RYE-on(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Orion
- Orion James
- Orion Alexander
- Orion Michael
- Orion David
- Orion Thomas
Questions about Orion
- What does Orion mean?
- Orion is a Greek name meaning "hunter of Greek myth; origin uncertain".
- How do you pronounce Orion?
- Orion is pronounced oh-RYE-on, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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