Altaira
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Altaira
The name 'Altaira' is a modern feminine variant of 'Altair', derived from the Arabic phrase *al-nasr al-tā’ir* (النسر الطائر), meaning "the flying eagle," referring to the brightest star in the constellation Aquila.
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Etymology
The name 'Altaira' is a modern feminine variant of 'Altair', derived from the Arabic phrase *al-nasr al-tā’ir* (النسر الطائر), meaning "the flying eagle," referring to the brightest star in the constellation Aquila. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures with no specific religious association, and its notable historical context is purely astronomical, as the star Altair has been observed and named by Arabic astronomers since medieval times.
Altaira currently ranks #16,392 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1984.
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