Alioth
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Alioth is a boy’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “From the Arabic 'alyat,' meaning 'fat tail of a sheep.' It is also the name of a star in the constellation Ursa Major.”, and peaked in popularity in 2021.
What Alioth Means
“From the Arabic 'alyat,' meaning 'fat tail of a sheep.' It is also the name of a star in the constellation Ursa Major.”
The Story of Alioth
Consider a name that connects your child to the vastness of the night sky, a name shared with a distant, bright star.
Alioth is an Arabic name, derived from 'alyat,' meaning 'fat tail of a sheep.' However, it is most famously known as the name of one of the brightest stars in the constellation Ursa Major. It emerged in usage in the early 2020s.
This name suggests a son with a calm, observant nature, someone who contemplates the world with quiet intelligence. You see him gazing at the stars, his mind as vast and mysterious as the cosmos, finding his way with steady focus.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#6 in 2021
Total Births
6
First Recorded
2021
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