Polaris

Polaris Meaning & Origin

About Polaris
The name "Polaris" is derived from the Latin word "stella polaris," meaning "pole star." Polaris refers to the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor, also known as the North Star. It holds significant navigational importance as it remains nearly stationary in the night sky, serving as a reliable reference point for celestial navigation. Symbolically, Polaris represents guidance, stability, and finding one's true north, both literally and metaphorically.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Polaris are female.

Polaris Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -44.44% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLRS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P040602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW0 L EH1 R AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/poʊˈlɛrəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P462

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Polaris in Braille

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

The name Polaris in braille

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

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

The name Polaris in sign language

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