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First Name
18k
in the U.S.
since 1880
18k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
219
in the U.S.
in 2010
219
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Orion mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Orion
User Submitted Origins
Greek
67%
English
20%
Nigerian
7%
African
7%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Iran, Islamic Republic of says the name Orion is of Greek origin and means "Rising in the sky ,A person who has a shiny soul".
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Orion means "The name orion means brightest and shinest among all star and the choosen among all soul" and is of Nigerian origin.
- A user from Nebraska, U.S. says the name Orion means "The constellation in the sky".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Orion is of Greek origin and means "Hunter".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun O*ri"on
A large and bright constellation on the equator, between the stars Aldebaran and Sirius. It contains a remarkable nebula visible to the naked eye.
Etymology: L., fr. Gr. 'Wri`wn, orig., a celebrated hunter in the oldest Greek mythology, after whom this constellation was named
Other Dictionary Sources
- A constellation on the equator to the east of Taurus; contains Betelgeuse and Rigel
- (Greek mythology) a giant Boeotian hunter who pursued the Pleiades and was eventually slain by Artemis; was then placed in the sky as a constellation
Wiktionary
From Middle English Orioun, from Latin Ōrīōn, from Ancient Greek Ὠρίων (Ōríōn), from Akkadian 𒌋𒊒𒀭𒈾 (Uru-anna, “heaven's light”).
- (Greek mythology) A giant-hunter, pursuer of the Pleiades and lover of Eos, and killed by Artemis.
- (astronomy) A constellation on the celestial equator close to Gemini and Taurus, containing the stars Betelgeuse and Rigel.
- A surname.
- A male given name from Ancient Greek of modern usage.
- A female given name.
- Place names:
- A locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia.
- A hamlet in the Municipal District of County of Forty Mile No. 8, Alberta, Canada.
- A commune of Pyrenées-Atlantiques department, France.
- A municipality of Bataan, Philippines.
- An unincorporated community in Pike County, Alabama, United States, also known as Prospect Ridge.
- A ghost town in Kings County, California, United States.
- A village in Henry County, Illinois, United States.
- A town in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States.
Orion was also found in the following language(s): Dutch, Finnish, Japanese, Latin, and Portuguese
Notable Persons Named Orion
Notable Persons Named Orion
Orion
Orion is a comics character.
Orion Clemens
Orion Clemens was a Secretary of Nevada Territory and Secretary ofNevada Territory. Orion was born on July 17th, 1825 in Tennessee. He left this life on December 11th, 1897.
Orion Samuelson
Orion was born on March 31st, 1934.
Orion Ben
Orion Ben is an actress. Orion was born in Romania.
Orion Perseus Howe
His military service ended in 1864. Orion was born on December 29th, 1848. He died on January 27th, 1930.
Orion Weiss
Orion was born on November 8th, 1981.
- Orion BarberAssociate Judge of the United States Court of Customs Appeals
Notable Persons With the Last Name Orion
Notable Persons With the Last Name Orion
Orion
Orion is a comics character.
Agustín Orion
Agustín Orion is a soccer player for the Boca Juniors, San Lorenzo de Almagro, Estudiantes de La Plata, and Argentina national football team. Agustín was born on July 26th, 1981 in Ramos Mejía.
Alexandre Orion
Alexandre was born in 197. Alexandre is also known as Orion and Alexandre.
Ezra Orion
Ezra was born in 1934 in Israel. Ezra is also known as אוריון and עזרא.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Orion | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 52.97% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 22.37% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 8.22% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 10.05% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 0.00% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Orion
People with the last name Orion are most frequently White, African American, or Two or More Ethnicities
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Fun Facts about the name Orion
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