Rigel

Rigel Meaning & Origin

About Rigel
The surname Rigel is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "rijl," meaning "foot" or "leg." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a distinctive or notable foot or leg, or possibly as an occupational name for a shoemaker or someone involved in the footwear industry. The surname Rigel may also have Jewish origins, derived from the Hebrew word "regel," meaning "foot" or "leg." Overall, the surname Rigel is associated with the anatomical feature of the foot or leg.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Rigel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Rigel: 610
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,630
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rigel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Rigel is not currently available.

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, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Rigel in braille

How to sign the name Rigel using Sign Language

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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