Meaning: Constellation and hunter name; meaning uncertain
The story
The constellation is named for the hunter in Greek mythology. Several linguistic explanations have been proposed, but hunter is his role and not a verified translation of Orion.
Nicknames
- Ori
- Rion
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Orion comes from Greek.
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