Rigel

Rigel Meaning & Origin

About Rigel
The name "Rigel" is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "rijl" which means "foot" or "leg." It is most commonly associated with the star Rigel, which is the brightest star in the constellation Orion. Symbolically, the name Rigel represents strength, power, and stability, reflecting the star's prominent position and its significance in celestial navigation.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rigel are male.

Rigel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -13.04% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RJL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0204
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1 JH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈraΙͺΚ€Ι™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RJL', 'RKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rigel in Braille

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

The name Rigel in braille

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

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

The name Rigel in sign language

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