What does Altair mean?

Altair as a boys' name (also used as girls' name Altair) is pronounced al-TARE. It is of Arabic origin, and the meaning of Altair is "bird". Also possibly of Latin origin. The name of the brightest star in the constellation Aquila.

STARTS/ENDS WITH Al-, -air

ASSOCIATED WITH arabic, bird

Variations

VARIANTS Alltair, Altaer, Altayr

FEMININE FORM Altaira

How popular is Altair?

Altair is an uncommonly occurring first name for males. Altair is also an uncommon last name for both adults and children. (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Altair is alike in pronunciation to Alter. Other suggested similar-sounding names are Abir, Abnar, Adair, Adar, Adlai, Adlar, Akbar, Aktaion, Alain, Alair, Alaire, Alard, Alasdair, Alastair, Alasteir, Albain, Albaro, Aldric, Aldrin, Aldwin, Aleric, Alerio, Alexi, Alexio, Alfie, Alfio, Algar, Alhard (see Allard), Alhart, Aliard, Alic, Alicio, Alik, Alin, Alisdair, Alistair▲, Alix, Allain, Allard, Allastir, Allgar (see Alger), Allger, Allie▼, Allin, Aloin, Alric, Alta, Alten, Altmann, Alto, Alucio, Aluxio, Alva▼, Alvah▼, Alvan, Alvar, Alwin, Alystair, Ammar, Antwain, Artair, Arthor, Arthur▼, Atim, Atli, Aylmar, Blair▼, Clair▼, Ellair, Gair, Ivair, Jair, Katzir and Lothair. These names tend to be more frequently used than Altair.