Orion

Orion Meaning & Origin

About Orion
The name Orion is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "Ὠρίων" (Orion), meaning "rising in the sky" or "hunter." In Greek mythology, Orion was a mighty hunter and a constellation in the night sky. The name Orion is often associated with strength, power, and the natural world, symbolizing a person who is adventurous, courageous, and determined.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Orion are male.

Orion Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -4.87% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARN
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 R AY1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ɔˈraɪən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Orion in Braille

Here's how to represent Orion in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Orion in braille

How to Spell the Name Orion in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Orion using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Orion in sign language

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