These names ofstars that have either been approved by theInternational Astronomical Union or which have been in somewhat recent use. IAU approval comes mostly from itsWorking Group on Star Names, which has been publishing a "List of IAU-approved Star Names" since 2016. As of November 2025, the list included a total of 519 proper names of stars.[1]
Of the roughly 10,000 stars visible to thenaked eye, only a few hundred have been given proper names in the history of astronomy.[a] Traditional astronomy tends to group stars intoconstellations orasterisms and give proper names to those, not to individual stars.
Many star names are, in origin, descriptive of the part in the constellation they are found in; thusPhecda, a corruption of Arabicفخذ الدب (fakhdh ad-dubb, 'thigh of the bear'). Only a handful of thebrightest stars have individual proper names not depending on their asterism; soSirius ('the scorcher'),Antares ('rival ofAres', i.e., red-hued likeMars),Canopus (of uncertain origin),Alphard ('the solitary one'),Regulus ('kinglet'); and arguablyAldebaran ('the follower' [of thePleiades]) andProcyon ('preceding the dog' [Sirius]). The same holds forChinese star names, where most stars are enumerated within their asterisms, with a handful of exceptions such as織女 ('weaving girl') (Vega).
In addition to the limited number of traditional star names, there were some coined in modern times, e.g. "Avior" forEpsilon Carinae (1930), and a number ofstars named after people (mostly in the 20th century).
In 2016, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) organized a Working Group on Star Names (WGSN)[2] to catalog and standardize proper names for stars. The WGSN's first bulletin, dated July 2016,[3] included a table of 125 stars comprising the first two batches of names approved by the WGSN (on 30 June and 20 July 2016) together with names of stars adopted by the IAU Executive Committee Working Group on the Public Naming of Planets and Planetary Satellites during the 2015NameExoWorlds campaign[4] and recognized by the WGSN. Further batches of names were approved on 21 August, 12 September, 5 October, and 6 November 2016. These were listed in a table of 102 stars included in the WGSN's second bulletin, dated November 2016.[5] The next additions were done on 1 February 2017 (13 new star names), 30 June 2017 (29), 5 September 2017 (41), 17 November 2017 (3), 1 June 2018 (17), and on 10 August 2018 (6). All 336 names are included in the current List of IAU-approved Star Names.[6]
In 2019, the IAU organised its IAU 100 NameExoWorlds campaign to nameexoplanets and their host stars. The approved names of 112 exoplanets and their host stars were published on 17 December 2019, with an additional pair of names (for the starHAT-P-21 and its planet) approved on 1 March 2020.[7][8] An additional two star names were approved on 4 April 2022.[6] In June 2023, an additional 20 names were approved in the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign, bringing the total to 471 named stars.[9]
Since 2024, newly approved names have appeared on the exopla.net website maintainted by the WGSN. As of November 2025[update], 48 new star names have been approved, bringing the total to 519.[1]
In the table below, unless indicated by a "†", the "modern proper name" is the name approved by the WGSN and entered in the List of IAU-approved Star Names[6] or otherwise approved by the IAU. The WGSN decided to attribute proper names to individual stars rather than entiremultiple-star systems.[10]Names marked with a "†" have not been approved by the IAU.
For such names relating to members of multiple-star systems, and where a component letter (from, e.g., theWashington Double Star Catalog) is not explicitly listed, the WGSN says that the name should be understood to be attributed to the visually brightest component.[5] In the "Historical names/comments" column, "NameExoWorlds [year]" denotes that the name was approved by the IAU as a consequence of that year's NameExoWorlds campaign.
| Constellation | Designation | Modern proper name | Historical names/ | English pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynx | XO-5 | Absolutno | NameExoWorlds 2019 Czech Republic proposal; a fictional substance in the novelTovárna na absolutno byKarel Čapek. | /æbsəˈluːtnoʊ/,/ˈæbsəluːtnoʊ/ |
| Eridanus | θ1 Eridani A | Acamar | /ˈækəmɑːr/ | |
| Eridanus | α Eridani A | Achernar | The name was originallyArabic:آخر النهرʾāẖir an-nahr ('river's end'). | /ˈeɪkərnɑːr/ |
| Cassiopeia | η Cassiopeiae A | Achird | Apparently first applied to η Cassiopeiae in theSkalnate Pleso Atlas of the Heavens published in 1950, but is not known prior to that.[16] | /ˈeɪtʃərd/ |
| Scorpius | β1 Scorpii Aa | Acrab | The traditional name of the β Scorpii system has been rendered Akrab and Elakrab, derived (like Acrab) fromArabic:العقربal-ʿaqrab ('the scorpion'). | /ˈeɪkræb/ |
| Crux | α Crucis Aa | Acrux | "Acrux" is a modern contraction of theBayer designation, coined in the 19th century, but which entered into common use only by the mid-20th century.[17][18] | /ˈeɪkrʌks/ |
| Cancer | α Cancri Aa | Acubens | The name was originallyArabic:الزبانىaz-zubāná ('the claws'). | /ˈækjuːbɛnz/ |
| Leo | ζ Leonis Aa | Adhafera | Also calledAldhafera. The name is originally fromArabic:الضفيرةaḍ-ḍafīra ('the braid (or curl, or strand)' [of the lion's mane]). | /ædəˈfɪərə/ |
| Canis Major | ε Canis Majoris A | Adhara | The name is originally fromArabic:عذارىʿaḏārá ('virgins'). In theCalendarium of Al Achsasi Al Mouakket, it is designatedأول العذاريʾawwil al-ʿaḏāriyy, translated intoLatin asPrima Virginum ('first virgin'). | /əˈdɛərə/ |
| Andromeda | ξ Andromedae | Adhil | The name was originallyArabic:الذيلaḏ-ḏayl (thetrain, lit. 'the tail'). | /əˈdɪl/ |
| Taurus | ε Tauri Aa1 | Ain | The name is originally fromArabic:عينʿayn ('eye') and was reviewed and adopted by the Working Group on Star Names.[5] | /ˈeɪn/ |
| Sagittarius | ν1 Sagittarii A | Ainalrami | FromArabic:عين الراميʿayn ar-rāmī ('eye of the archer'). | /ˌɛnəlˈreɪmi/ |
| Carina | HD 95086 | Aiolos | NameExoWorlds 2022 Greek proposal; named afterAeolus, a god from Greek mythology. | |
| Lyra | η Lyrae Aa | Aladfar | The name is originally fromArabic:الأظفرal-ʾuẓfur ('the talons' [of the swooping eagle]), shared with μ Lyrae (Alathfar). | /əˈlædfɑːr/ |
| Serpens | HD 168746 | Alasia | NameExoWorlds 2019 Cypriot proposal; first historically recorded name ofCyprus (mid-15th century). | /əˈleɪziə/ |
| Lyra | μ Lyrae | Alathfar† | The name is originally fromArabic:الأظفرal-ʾuẓfur ('the talons' [of the swooping eagle]), shared with η Lyrae (Aladfar). | /əˈlæθfɑːr/ |
| Triangulum | β Trianguli | Alaybasan | From the Arabic asterism Al-Aybasān (الأيبسان), the Two Joints.[1] | |
| Sagittarius | π Sagittarii A | Albaldah | The name is originally fromArabic:البلدةal-balda ('town'). In theCalendarium of Al Achsasi Al Mouakket, it is designatedنير البلدةnayyir al-baldah, translated intoLatin asLucida Oppidi ('brightest of the town'). | /ælˈbɔːldə/ |
| Aquarius | ε Aquarii | Albali | The name is originally fromArabic:البالعal-bāliʿ ('the swallower'). | /ælˈbeɪli/ |
| Cygnus | β1 Cygni Aa | Albireo | The source of the name Albireo is not entirely clear.[c] | /ælˈbɪrioʊ/ |
| Corvus | α Corvi | Alchiba | FromArabic:الخباءal-ẖibāʾ ('tent'). In theCalendarium of Al Achsasi Al Mouakket, it is designatedالمنخر الغرابal-manẖar al-ġurāb, translated intoLatin asRostrum Corvi ('beak of the crow'). | /ˈælkᵻbə/ |
| Ursa Major | 80 Ursae Majoris Ca | Alcor | FromArabic:الخوارal‑ẖawwār ('the faint one'). | /ˈælkɔːr/ |
| Taurus | η Tauri A | Alcyone | Member of thePleiadesopen star cluster (M45).Alcyone (Ancient Greek:ἈλκυόνηAlkuonē) was one of thePleiades sisters in Greek mythology. | /ælˈsaɪəniː/ |
| Taurus | α Tauri | Aldebaran | The name was originallyArabic:الدبرانad-dabarān ('the follower' [of thePleiades]).[20] | /ælˈdɛbərən/ |
| Cepheus | α Cephei | Alderamin | FromArabic:الذراع اليمينaḏ-ḏirāʿ al-yamīn ('the right arm' [of Cepheus]). | /ælˈdɛrəmɪn/ |
| Grus | γ Gruis | Aldhanab | The name was originallyالذنبaḏ-ḏanab ('the tail' [of the constellation of theSouthern Fish]). | /ˈældənæb/ |
| Draco | ζ Draconis A | Aldhibah | FromArabic:الضباعaḍ-ḍibāʿ ('the hyenas'). | /ælˈdaɪbə/ |
| Delphinus | ε Delphini | Aldulfin | Shortening ofArabic:ذنب الدلفينḏanab ad-dulfīn ('tail of the dolphin'). | /ælˈdʌlfən/ |
| Andromeda | ο Andromedae | Alfarasalkamil | From the Arabic constellation Al-Faras al-Kamil (الفرس الكامل), the Complete Horse.[1] | |
| Cepheus | β Cephei Aa | Alfirk | FromArabic:الفرقal-firq ('the flock'). Name given byUlugh Beg to theasterism consisting of α, β and η Cephei. | /ˈælfərk/ |
| Capricornus | α2 Capricorni | Algedi | FromArabic:الجديal-jady ('the (male) kid'). Alternative traditional names are Al Giedi, Secunda Giedi and Algiedi Secunda. | /ælˈdʒiːdi/ |
| Pegasus | γ Pegasi | Algenib | FromArabic:الجانبal-jānib ('the flank'). Algenib is also another name for α Persei (Mirfak). | /ælˈdʒiːnᵻb/ |
| Leo | γ1 Leonis | Algieba | FromArabic:الجبهةal-jabha ('the forehead' [of the lion]). | /ælˈdʒiːbə/ |
| Perseus | β Persei Aa1 | Algol | FromArabic:رأس الغولraʾs al-ġūl ('head of the ogre'). In ancient Egypt, the star representedHorus.[21] | /ˈælɡɒl/ |
| Corvus | δ Corvi A | Algorab | The traditional name Algorab is derived fromArabic:الغرابal-ġurāb ('the crow'). The WGSN re-designated the star as Algorab in July 2016.[2] | /ˈælɡəræb/ |
| Gemini | γ Geminorum Aa | Alhena | Derived fromArabic:الهنعةal-hanʿa ('the brand' [on the neck of the camel]). | /ælˈhiːnə/ |
| Ursa Major | ε Ursae Majoris A | Alioth | Member of theBig Dipper or the Plough (UK). | /ˈæliɒθ/ |
| Cygnus | ε Cygni Aa | Aljanah | /ˈældʒənə/ | |
| Ursa Major | η Ursae Majoris | Alkaid | Member of theBig Dipper or the Plough (UK). | /ælˈkeɪd/ |
| Boötes | μ1 Boötis Aa | Alkalurops | /ælkəˈljʊərɒps/ | |
| Ursa Major | κ Ursae Majoris A | Alkaphrah | /ælˈkæfrə/ | |
| Pegasus | υ Pegasi | Alkarab | /ˈælkəræb/ | |
| Crater | α Crateris | Alkes | FromArabic:الكاسalkās orArabic:الكأسalka's ('the cup') | /ˈælkɛs/ |
| Auriga | ε Aurigae | Almaaz | /ˈælmeɪ.əz/ | |
| Andromeda | γ Andromedae A | Almach | Derived fromArabic:العناقal-'anāq ('the caracal' (desert lynx)) | /ˈælmæk/ |
| Leo | κ Leonis | Al Minliar al Asad† | FromArabic:أل مينلير أل أسد'al mynilir 'al 'asad ('lion's nose')[19]: 67-72 | |
| Grus | α Gruis | Alnair | /ælˈnɛər/ | |
| Sagittarius | γ2 Sagittarii | Alnasl | FromArabic:النصلan-naṣl ('the point' [of the archer's arrow]).[22] | /ælˈnæzəl/ |
| Orion | ε Orionis | Alnilam | The middle star inOrion's belt. Derived fromArabic:النظام,romanized: al-niẓām,lit. 'arrangement/string (of pearls)'. | /ˈælnᵻlæm/ |
| Orion | ζ Orionis Aa | Alnitak | The traditional name, alternately spelled Al Nitak or Alnitah, is fromArabic:النطاقan-niṭāq ('the girdle').[19]: 314–315 | /ˈælnᵻtæk/ |
| Scorpius | σ Scorpii Aa1 | Alniyat | /ælˈnaɪæt/ | |
| Hydra | α Hydrae | Alphard | /ˈælfɑːrd/ | |
| Corona Borealis | α Coronae Borealis | Alphecca | The nameنير الفكةnayyir al-fakka ('bright (star) of the broken' [ring of stars]) is found in theAl Achsasi al Mouakket catalogue (c. 1650).[23] | /ælˈfɛkə/ |
| Andromeda | α Andromedae Aa | Alpheratz | /ælˈfɪəræts/ | |
| Pisces | η Piscium A | Alpherg | /ˈælfɜːrɡ/ | |
| Draco | μ Draconis A | Alrakis | FromArabic:الراقصar-rāqiṣ ('the dancer'); also spelled Arrakis and Elrakis. | /ælˈreɪkᵻs/ |
| Pisces | α Piscium A | Alrescha | /ælˈriːʃə/ | |
| Draco | HD 161693 | Alruba | /ælˈruːbə/ | |
| Draco | σ Draconis | Alsafi | /ælˈseɪfi/ | |
| Lynx | 31 Lyncis | Alsciaukat | /ælʃiˈɔːkæt/ | |
| Vela | δ Velorum Aa | Alsephina | /ælsᵻˈfaɪnə/ | |
| Aquila | β Aquilae A | Alshain | /ælˈʃeɪn/ | |
| Capricornus | ν Capricorni A | Alshat | /ˈælʃæt/ | |
| Aquila | α Aquilae | Altair | FromArabic:(النسر) الطائر(an-nasr) aṭ-ṭāʾir ('the flying' [eagle]).[1] Altair is one of the vertices of theSummer Triangle asterism. | /ælˈteɪ.ər/ |
| Draco | δ Draconis | Altais | /ælˈteɪ.ᵻs/ | |
| Leo | λ Leonis | Alterf | /ˈæltərf/ | |
| Canis Major | η Canis Majoris | Aludra | /əˈluːdrə/ | |
| Ursa Major | ξ Ursae Majoris Aa | Alula Australis | /əˈluːləɔːˈstreɪlᵻs/ | |
| Ursa Major | ν Ursae Majoris | Alula Borealis | /əˈluːləbɒriˈælᵻs/ | |
| Serpens | θ1 Serpentis A | Alya | /ˈeɪliə/ | |
| Gemini | ξ Geminorum | Alzirr | Alternately spelled Alzir. | /ˈælzər/ |
| Canis Major | HD 43197 | Amadioha | NameExoWorlds 2019 Nigerian proposal; named afterAmadioha, a god inIgbo mythology. | // |
| Crater | WASP-34 | Amansinaya | NameExoWorlds 2019 Philippines proposal. Named afterAman Sinaya, deity of the ocean and protector of fishermen inTagalog mythology. | // |
| Pegasus | WASP-52 | Anadolu | NameExoWorlds 2019 Turkish proposal; refers to the motherland in Turkish culture. | // |
| Vela | GJ 367 | Añañuca | NameExoWorlds 2022 Chilean proposal; named for the endemic Chilean wildflowerPhycella cyrtanthoides. | /aɲaˈɲuka/ |
| Aquarius | θ Aquarii | Ancha | /ˈæŋkə/ | |
| Eridanus | τ2 Eridani | Angetenar | The name is originally fromArabic:عرجة النهرʿarjat an-nahr ('the bend of the river').[citation needed] | /ænˈdʒɛtᵻnɑːr/ |
| Ursa Major | HD 102956 | Aniara | NameExoWorlds 2019 Swedish proposal; name of a spaceship inAniara, the eponymous poem byHarry Martinson. | // |
| Phoenix | α Phoenicis | Ankaa | /ˈæŋkə/ | |
| Vulpecula | α Vulpeculae | Anser | Alternative traditional name is Lucida Anseris. | /ˈænsər/ |
| Scorpius | α Scorpii A | Antares | FromAncient Greek:ἈντάρηςAntarēs ('rival ofAres') (Mars). | /ænˈtɛəriːz/ |
| Aquila | θ Aquilae | Antinous | From the historical constellationAntinous.[1] | |
| Virgo | 74 Virginis | Apamvatsa | Apāṃvatsa (अपऻऺवत्स), "calf of the waters", a traditional Indian name.[1] | |
| Triangulum | γ Trianguli | Apdu | From the ancient Egyptian constellation Apdu, the Bird.[1] | |
| Boötes | HD 131496 | Arcalís | NameExoWorlds 2019 Andorran proposal; named afterVallnord, a peak in the north of the country. | // |
| Boötes | α Boötis | Arcturus | From ancient Greek Ἀρκτοῦρος (Arktouros), "Guardian of the Bear". | /ɑːrkˈtjʊərəs/ |
| Sagittarius | β2 Sagittarii | Arkab Posterior | /ˈɑːrkæbpɒˈstɪəriər/ | |
| Sagittarius | β1 Sagittarii | Arkab Prior | /ˈɑːrkæbˈpraɪər/ | |
| Lepus | α Leporis A | Arneb | The traditional name Arneb is fromArabic:أرنبʾarnab ('hare').[19]: 268 (Lepus isLatin for hare.) | /ˈɑːrnɛb/ |
| Sagittarius | ζ Sagittarii A | Ascella | Part of theTeapot asterism. | /əˈsɛlə/ |
| Cancer | δ Cancri Aa | Asellus Australis | /əˈsɛləsɔːsˈtreɪlᵻs/ | |
| Cancer | γ Cancri Aa | Asellus Borealis | /əˈsɛləsbɒriˈælᵻs/ | |
| Hydra | ε Hydrae A | Ashlesha | Āśleṣā (आश्लेषा), the 9thnakshatra in Indian astronomy.[1] | /æʃˈleɪʃə/ |
| Boötes | θ Boötis | Asellus Primus† | Latin for 'first donkey colt'. | /əˈsɛləsˈpraɪməs/ |
| Boötes | ι Boötis | Asellus Secundus† | Latin for 'second donkey colt'. | /əˈsɛləssᵻˈkʌndəs/ |
| Boötes | κ Boötis | Asellus Tertius† | Latin for 'third donkey colt'. | /əˈsɛləsˈtɜːrʃiəs/ |
| Carina | ι Carinae | Aspidiske | /ˌæspᵻˈdɪskiː/ | |
| Taurus | 21 Tauri A | Asterope | Member of thePleiadesopen star cluster (M45).Asterope was one of thePleiades sisters in Greek mythology. | /(ə)ˈstɛrəpiː/ |
| Canis Major | WASP-64 | Atakoraka | NameExoWorlds 2019 Togolese proposal; means 'the chain of theAtacora', a mountain range. | // |
| Draco | η Draconis A | Athebyne | /'æθᵻbaɪn/ | |
| Perseus | ο Persei A | Atik | /ˈeɪtɪk/ | |
| Taurus | 27 Tauri Aa1 | Atlas | Member of thePleiadesopen star cluster (M45).Atlas was theTitan of endurance and astronomy[24] and the father of thePleiades sisters in Greek mythology. | /ˈætləs/ |
| Triangulum Australe | α Trianguli Australis | Atria | /ˈeɪtriə/ | |
| Carina | ε Carinae A | Avior | Designated "Avior" byHis Majesty's Nautical Almanac Office for theRoyal Air Force in the 1930s.[25] | /ˈeɪviər/ |
| Cetus | HD 224693 | Axólotl | NameExoWorlds 2019 Mexican proposal. Anaxolotl is a culturally significant amphibian; the name means 'water animal' in theNahuatl language. | // |
| Eridanus | HD 18742 | Ayeyarwady | NameExoWorlds 2019 Myanmar proposal; named after theIrrawaddy River. | // |
| Cygnus | π1 Cygni | Azelfafage | Variously reported as fromArabic:السلحفاةas-sulaḥfāh ('turtle'),الطلف الفرسaṭ-ṭilf al-faras ('horse track'), orعزل الدجاجةʿazal ad-dajāja ('tail of the hen').[19]: 192–197 | /əˈzɛlfəfeɪdʒ/ |
| Eridanus | η Eridani | Azha | Originally fromArabic:أدحي (النعام)ʾudḥiyy (an-naʿām) ('nest' [of the ostrich]); later miscopied asأزحىʾazḥá in medieval manuscripts. | /ˈeɪzə/ |
| Puppis | ξ Puppis | Azmidi | Alternatively rendered Asmidiske. | /ˈæzmᵻdi/ |
| Ursa Minor | 8 Ursae Minoris | Baekdu | NameExoWorlds 2019 South Korean proposal; named afterthe highest mountain on the Korean peninsula. | /ˈbɛkduː/ |
| Auriga | δ Aurigae | Bagu | From the Chinese constellation Bā Gǔ (Eight Kinds of Crops,八穀).[1] | |
| Ophiuchus | γ Ophiuchi | Bake-eo | TraditionalMarshallese name, referring to theSpondylus mussel. Pronounced "bakey-yew"; also written Bake Eo.[1] | |
| Ophiuchus | V2500 Ophiuchi | Barnard's Star | Named after the American astronomerEdward Emerson Barnard, the first to measure its highproper motion. | /ˈbɑːrnərdz/ |
| Cetus | ζ Ceti Aa | Baten Kaitos | FromArabic:بطن قيطسbatn qaytus ('belly of the sea monster'). | /ˈbeɪtənˈkeɪtɒs/ |
| Indus | LHS 3844 | Batsũ̀ | NameExoWorlds 2022 Costa Rican proposal;Bribri word for hummingbird. | |
| Eridanus | υ3 Eridani | Beemim | /ˈbiːməm/ | |
| Eridanus | ο1 Eridani | Beid | The name is originally fromArabic:البيضal-bayḍ ('the eggs'). | /ˈbaɪd/ |
| Sagittarius | HD 181342 | Belel | NameExoWorlds 2019 Senegalese proposal; a rare source of water in the North. | // |
| Pisces | HD 8574 | Bélénos | NameExoWorlds 2019 French proposal; named afterBelenus, a god of light, the Sun and of health inGaulish mythology. | // |
| Orion | γ Orionis | Bellatrix | Latin for 'female warrior'; applied to this star in the 15th century.[26] | /bɛˈleɪtrɪks/ |
| Perseus | HAT-P-15 | Berehynia | NameExoWorlds 2019 Ukrainian proposal.A deity of waters and riverbanks inSlavic religion; now a national goddess – "hearth mother, protectress of the earth". | // |
| Orion | α Orionis A | Betelgeuse | Derived fromArabic:يد الجوزاءyad al-jawzāʾ ('the hand of') (an old asterism). | /ˈbɛtəldʒuːz,ˈbiːtəl-,-dʒuːs/ |
| Aries | 41 Arietis Aa | Bharani | Bharani (भरणी), the 2ndnakshatra in Indian astronomy, consisting of three stars of which this is the brightest.[1] | /ˈbærəni/ |
| Sextans | HD 86081 | Bibhā | NameExoWorlds 2019 Indian proposal;Bengali pronunciation ofSanskritVibha, meaning 'a bright beam of light'. | // |
| Pegasus | θ Pegasi | Biham | /ˈbaɪ.æm/ | |
| Corona Borealis | T Coronae Borealis | Blaze Star | "Blaze Star" has been used as a nickname for thisrecurrent nova since 1866.[1] | |
| Hercules | 95 Herculis | Bodu | From the Chinese asterism Bó Dù (帛度, "Textile Ruler").[1] | |
| Aquarius | HD 206610 | Bosona | NameExoWorlds 2019 Bosnia and Herzegovina proposal;name of the territory of Bosnia in the 10th century. | // |
| Aries | δ Arietis | Botein | /ˈboʊtiːn/ | |
| Libra | σ Librae A | Brachium | /ˈbreɪkiəm/ | |
| Mensa | HD 38283 | Bubup | NameExoWorlds 2019 Australian proposal; means 'child' in theBoonwurrung language. | // |
| Andromeda | HD 16175 | Buna | NameExoWorlds 2019 Ethiopian proposal; a commonly used word for coffee. | // |
| Aquarius | ξ Aquarii A | Bunda | /ˈbʌndə/ | |
| Carina | α Carinae A | Canopus | Ptolemy'sΚάνωβος, afterCanopus (Kanōpos,Kanōbos), a pilot from Greek mythology, whose name is itself of uncertain etymology. | /kəˈnoʊpəs/ |
| Auriga | α Aurigae Aa | Capella | The traditional nameCapella ('small female goat') is fromLatin, and is a diminutive ofcapra ('female goat').[19]: 86 | /kəˈpɛlə/ |
| Cassiopeia | β Cassiopeiae A | Caph | The name is originallyArabic:كفkaff ('palm'), a residue of an old name of Cassiopeia,الكف الخصيبal-kaff al-ẖaḍīb ('the stained hand'); also known asالسنام الناقةas-sanām al-nāqa ('the camel's hump'). | /ˈkæf/ |
| Gemini | α Geminorum Aa | Castor | /ˈkæstər/ | |
| Cassiopeia | υ2 Cassiopeiae | Castula | /ˈkæstjʊlə/ | |
| Ophiuchus | β Ophiuchi | Cebalrai | /ˌsɛbəlˈreɪ.iː/ | |
| Chamaeleon | HD 63454 | Ceibo | NameExoWorlds 2019 Uruguayan proposal; named afterErythrina crista-galli (the native tree that gives rise to thenational flower). | // |
| Taurus | 16 Tauri | Celaeno | Member of thePleiadesopen star cluster (M45).Celaeno was one of thePleiades sisters in Greek mythology. | /sᵻˈliːnoʊ/ |
| Ara | μ Arae | Cervantes | NameExoWorlds 2015 Named afterMiguel de Cervantes Saavedra, the Spanish author ofEl Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha (Don Quixote).[27] | /sɜːrˈvæntiːz/ |
| Cassiopeia | κ Cassiopeiae | Cexing | From the Chinese star name Cè (Whip,策), plusxing meaning star.[1] | |
| Ursa Major | 47 Ursae Majoris | Chalawan | NameExoWorlds 2015 Named afterChalawan, a mythological crocodile king from a Thai folktale.[27] | |
| Taurus | θ2 Tauri Aa | Chamukuy | /ˈtʃɑːmuːkuːi/ | |
| Eridanus | WASP-50 | Chaophraya | NameExoWorlds 2019 Thai proposal; named after theChao Phraya River. | /tʃaʊˈpraɪə/ |
| Canes Venatici | β Canum Venaticorum Aa | Chara | /ˈkɛərə/ | |
| Lyra | HAT-P-5 | Chasoň | NameExoWorlds 2019 Slovakian proposal; an ancientSlovak term for the Sun. | // |
| Aquila | HD 192699 | Chechia | NameExoWorlds 2019 Tunisian proposal; ataqiyah (traditional hat) and national headdress. | // |
| Leo | θ Leonis | Chertan | Alternative traditional name Chort. | |
| Pisces | HD 1502 | Citadelle | NameExoWorlds 2019 Haitian proposal; named afterCitadelle Laferrière, a mountaintop fortress andUNESCO World Heritage Site. | // |
| Monoceros | HD 52265 | Citalá | NameExoWorlds 2019 El Salvadorian proposal; means 'river of stars' in theNawat language. | // |
| Sculptor | HD 4208 | Cocibolca | NameExoWorlds 2019 Nicaraguan proposal; named afterLake Nicaragua. | // |
| Cancer | 55 Cancri A | Copernicus | NameExoWorlds 2015 In honor of the astronomerNicolaus Copernicus.[27] | // |
| Canes Venatici | α2 Canum Venaticorum Aa | Cor Caroli | Named afterCharles I of England bySir Charles Scarborough.[19][28][29] | /ˌkɔːrˈkærəlaɪ/ |
| Hercules | ω Herculis A | Cujam | Traditional name, variously spelled Kajam. | /ˈkjuːdʒəm/ |
| Eridanus | β Eridani | Cursa | The name is originally fromArabic:الكرسيal-kursiyy ('the chair, footstool'). | /ˈkɜːrsə/ |
| Capricornus | β1 Capricorni Aa | Dabih | /ˈdeɪbiː/ | |
| Perseus | φ Persei | Dajiangjunbei | From the Chinese constellation Dajiangjun (天大将军, "Celestial Grand General"); the northern star (bei).[1] | |
| Fornax | α Fornacis A | Dalim | /ˈdeɪlᵻm/ | |
| Tucana | L 168-9 | Danfeng | NameExoWorlds 2022 Chinese proposal; named after the red phoenixsimplified Chinese:丹凤;traditional Chinese:丹鳳;pinyin:dānfèng, a bird fromChinese mythology. | |
| Triangulum | δ Trianguli | Deltoton | From an ancient Greek name for Triangulum (Δελτωτόν; the letter Delta: Δ).[1] | |
| Cygnus | α Cygni | Deneb | The name is originally fromArabic:ذنب الدجاجةḏanab ad-dajāja ('tail of the hen'). | /ˈdɛnɛb/ |
| Capricornus | δ Capricorni Aa | Deneb Algedi | /ˌdɛnɛbælˈdʒiːdiː/ | |
| Leo | β Leonis | Denebola | /dəˈnɛbələ/ | |
| Coma Berenices | α Comae Berenices A | Diadem | /ˈdaɪədɛm/ | |
| Puppis | WASP-121 | Dilmun | NameExoWorlds 2022 Bahraini proposal; named after the ancient civilization of thesame name. | |
| Leo | HD 96063 | Dingolay | NameExoWorlds 2019 Trinidad and Tobago proposal; means 'to dance, twist and turn', symbolising the national ancestral culture and language. | // |
| Cetus | β Ceti | Diphda | Arabic for 'frog', from the phrase ضفدع الثاني aḍ-ḍifdaʿ aṯ-ṯānī 'the second frog' (the 'first frog' is Fomalhaut) | /ˈdɪfdə/ |
| Scorpius | WASP-17 | Dìwö | NameExoWorlds 2019 Costa Rican proposal; means 'the Sun' in theBribri language. | // |
| Fornax | WASP-72 | Diya | NameExoWorlds 2019 Mauritian proposal; named afteran oil lamp used on special occasions, includingDiwali. | // |
| Centaurus | HD 117618 | Dofida | NameExoWorlds 2019 Indonesian proposal; means 'our star' in theNias language. | // |
| Ursa Major | HAT-P-3 | Dombay | NameExoWorlds 2019 Russian proposal; named after theDombay resort region in theNorth Caucasus. | // |
| Scorpius | δ Scorpii A | Dschubba | /ˈdʒʌbə/ | |
| Ursa Major | α Ursae Majoris A | Dubhe | Member of theBig Dipper or the Plough (UK). | /ˈdʌbiː/ |
| Draco | ψ1 Draconis A | Dziban | From the traditional name of Dziban or Dsiban, derived fromArabic:الذئبانِaḏ-ḏiʾbān ('the two wolves' or 'the twojackals').[19]: 212 | /ˈzaɪbən/ |
| Pisces | HD 218566 | Ebla | NameExoWorlds 2019 Syrian proposal; named afterEbla, an early kingdom in Syria. | // |
| Draco | ι Draconis | Edasich | Common name reviewed and adopted by the Working Group on Star Names.[5] | /ˈɛdəsɪk/ |
| Taurus | 17 Tauri | Electra | Member of thePleiadesopen star cluster (M45).Electra was one of thePleiades sisters in Greek mythology. | /ᵻˈlɛktrə/ |
| Virgo | φ Virginis A | Elgafar | /ˈɛlɡəfɑːr/ | |
| Columba | θ Columbae | Elkurud | /ˈɛlkərʌd/ | |
| Taurus | β Tauri Aa | Elnath | Variously El Nath or Alnath, fromArabic:النطحan-naṭḥ ('the butting') (i.e. "the bull's horns"). | /ɛlˈnæθ/ |
| Draco | γ Draconis | Eltanin | Alternative traditional name of Etamin; both originally from the Arabic constellation nameالتنينat-tinnīn ('the great serpent'). γ Dra was also one of the "Five Camels" (Latin:Quinque Dromedarii), in Arabicالعوائدal‑ʿawāʾid. | /ɛlˈteɪnᵻn/ |
| Tucana | HD 7199 | Emiw | NameExoWorlds 2019 Mozambique proposal; represents love in theMakhuwa language. | // |
| Pegasus | ε Pegasi | Enif | /ˈiːnɪf/ | |
| Cepheus | γ Cephei Aa | Errai | NameExoWorlds 2015 | /ɛˈreɪ.iː/ |
| Draco | 42 Draconis A | Fafnir | NameExoWorlds 2015 Named after aNorse mythologicaldwarf who turned into a dragon.[27] | // |
| Scorpius | π Scorpii Aa | Fang | From theChinese name房Fáng ('the room'). | /ˈfæŋ/ |
| Cygnus | δ Cygni A | Fawaris | /fəˈwɛərᵻs/ | |
| Hydra | HD 85951 | Felis | /ˈfiːlᵻs/ | |
| Cetus | BD−17 63 | Felixvarela | NameExoWorlds 2019 Cuban proposal; named afterFélix Varela, a noted science teacher. | // |
| Hydra | WASP-166 | Filetdor | NameExoWorlds 2022 Spanish proposal; named after a golden sea serpent, the protagonist of aMallorcan folktale. | |
| Virgo | HD 102195 | Flegetonte | NameExoWorlds 2019 Italian proposal. Named afterPhlegethon, an underworld river of fire inGreek mythology in the poemDivina Commedia (The Divine Comedy) byDante Alighieri. | // |
| Piscis Austrinus | α Piscis Austrini A | Fomalhaut | NameExoWorlds 2015 The name is originally fromArabic:فم الحوتfum al-ḥawt ('mouth of the fish'). InPersian astrology, this star was called "Haftorang, Watcher of the South", one of theroyal stars. | /ˈfoʊməl.hɔːt/ |
| Leo | HD 100655 | Formosa | NameExoWorlds 2019 Chinese Taipei proposal;Latin:Formosa ('beautiful') is a historical name forTaiwan. | /fɔːrˈmoʊsə/ |
| Hercules | HAT-P-14 | Franz | NameExoWorlds 2019 Austrian proposal; named afterFranz Joseph I of Austria. | // |
| Cassiopeia | ζ Cassiopeiae | Fulu | From theChinese name附路Fùlù ('the auxiliary road'). | /ˈfuːluː/ |
| Pisces | β Piscium | Fumalsamakah | /ˌfʌməlˈsæməkə/ | |
| Draco | HD 109246 | Funi | NameExoWorlds 2019 Icelandic proposal; anOld Icelandic word meaning 'fire' or 'blaze'. | // |
| Canis Major | ζ Canis Majoris Aa | Furud | /ˈfjʊərəd/ | |
| Scorpius | G Scorpii | Fuyue | From theChinese nameFu Yue. | /ˈfuːjuːeɪ/ |
| Crux | γ Crucis | Gacrux | The name "Gacrux" is a contraction of the Bayer designation, coined by astronomer Elijah Hinsdale Burritt (1794–1838).[30][31] | /ˈɡækrʌks/ |
| Cancer | HD 73534 | Gakyid | NameExoWorlds 2019 Bhutan proposal; means happiness. | // |
| Virgo | GJ 486 | Gar | NameExoWorlds 2022 Spanish proposal;Basque word for flame. | // |
| Cepheus | μ Cephei | Garnet Star | Its colour was described as "garnet" byWilliam Herschel. Following Herschel, it was calledgarnet sidus byGiuseppe Piazzi.[1] | // |
| Gemini | PSR B0633+17 | Geminga | both a contraction ofGeminigamma-ray source, and a transcription of the wordsghè minga (pronounced[ɡɛˈmĩːɡa]), meaning "it's not there" in theMilanese dialect ofLombard.[32] | /ɡəˈmɪŋɡə/ |
| Draco | λ Draconis | Giausar | Traditional name, variously spelled Gianfar. | /ˈdʒɔːzɑːr/ |
| Corvus | γ Corvi A | Gienah | Also known as Gienah Gurab;[citation needed] the starε Cygni (Aljanah) was also traditionally known as Gienah.[1] | /ˈdʒiːnə/ |
| Crux | ε Crucis | Ginan | Traditional name in the culture of theWardaman people of theNorthern Territory ofAustralia.[33] | /ˈɡiːnən/ |
| Lynx | WASP-13 | Gloas | NameExoWorlds 2019 British proposal; means 'to shine (like a star)' in theManx Gaelic language. | // |
| Sextans | WASP-43 | Gnomon | NameExoWorlds 2022 Romanian proposal; named after thegnomon. | |
| Canis Minor | β Canis Minoris A | Gomeisa | /ɡɒˈmaɪzə/ | |
| Scorpius | ξ Scorpii | Graffias† | Italian for 'claws'; also once applied toβ Scorpii.[34][19]: 367 | /ˈɡræfiəs/ |
| Draco | ξ Draconis A | Grumium | /ˈɡruːmiəm/ | |
| Virgo | HAT-P-26 | Guahayona | NameExoWorlds 2022 Puerto Rican proposal; named after a trickster fromTaíno mythology. | |
| Serpens | κ Serpentis | Gudja | /ˈɡuːdʒə/ | |
| Sagittarius | HD 179949 | Gumala | NameExoWorlds 2019 Brunei[35] proposal; aMalay language word referring to a magical stone found in snakes or dragons. | // |
| Ophiuchus | 36 Ophiuchi A | Guniibuu | /ɡəˈniːbuː/ | |
| Centaurus | β Centauri Aa | Hadar | /ˈheɪdɑːr/ | |
| Auriga | η Aurigae | Haedus | /ˈhiːdəs/ | |
| Aries | α Arietis | Hamal | Traditional name (also written Hemal, Hamul, or Ras Hammel) derived fromArabic:رأس الحملraʾs al-ḥamal ('head of the ram'), in turn from the name for the constellation as a whole,al-ḥamal ('the ram').[19]: 78, 80 | /ˈhæməl/ |
| Auriga | ι Aurigae | Hassaleh | Name originating inAntonín Bečvář's 1948 star atlas,Atlas Coeli Skalnaté Pleso.[1] | /ˈhæsəleɪ/ |
| Orion | ι Orionis Aa | Hatysa | Name originating inAntonín Bečvář's 1948 star atlas,Atlas Coeli Skalnaté Pleso.[1] | /hɑːˈtiːsə/) |
| Pegasus | 51 Pegasi | Helvetios | NameExoWorlds 2015 Latin for 'theHelvetian' and refers to theCeltic tribe that lived in Switzerland during antiquity.[27] | /hɛlˈviːtiəs/ |
| Centaurus | ν Centauri | Heng | From a Chinese constellation.[1] | |
| Virgo | ζ Virginis A | Heze | Name originating inAntonín Bečvář's 1948 star atlas,Atlas Coeli Skalnaté Pleso.[1] | /ˈhiːziː/ |
| Mensa | α Mensae | Hoerikwaggo | From theAfrikaans form ofKhoekhoe Huriǂoaxa, referring toTable Mountain which its constellation represents.[1] | |
| Taurus | HD 28678 | Hoggar | NameExoWorlds 2019 Algerian proposal; named after theHoggar Mountains. | // |
| Andromeda | 7 Andromedae | Honores | From the historical constellationHonores Friderici.[1] | |
| Pegasus | ζ Pegasi A | Homam | /ˈhoʊmæm/ | |
| Triangulum | HAT-P-38 | Horna | NameExoWorlds 2019 Finnish proposal; the name of hell or the underworld inFinnic mythology. | // |
| Crater | HD 98219 | Hunahpú | NameExoWorlds 2019 Honduran proposal; one of theMaya Hero Twins who became the Sun inK'iche' Maya mythology. | // |
| Hercules | HAT-P-2 | Hunor | NameExoWorlds 2019 Hungarian proposal; named after theHunor, one of the legendary ancestors of the nation. | // |
| Cetus | 2 Ceti | Hydor | From an ancient Greek constellation (Ὕδωρ, "water"); previously applied toλ Aquarii.[1] | |
| Scorpius | ρ Scorpii Aa | Iklil | /ˈɪklɪl/ | |
| Leo Minor | HD 82886 | Illyrian | NameExoWorlds 2019 Albanian proposal; named after theIllyrians, the people from whom Albanians are descended and what they call themselves. | /ᵻˈlɪriən/ |
| Crux | δ Crucis | Imai | /ˈiːmaɪ/ | |
| Ara | HD 156411 | Inquill | NameExoWorlds 2019 Peruvian proposal; a character in the storyWay to the Sun byAbraham Valdelomar. | // |
| Fornax | HD 20868 | Intan | NameExoWorlds 2019 Malaysian proposal; means 'diamond' in theMalay language. | /intan/ |
| Ursa Major | 41 Lyncis | Intercrus | NameExoWorlds 2015 Intercrus means 'between the legs' inLatin, referring to the star's position in the constellation Ursa Major.[27] | /ˈɪntərkrʌs/ |
| Hercules | WASP-38 | Irena | NameExoWorlds 2019 Slovenian proposal; a character in the novelUnder the Free Sun byFran Saleški Finžgar. | // |
| Grus | HD 208487 | Itonda | NameExoWorlds 2019 Gabonese proposal; means 'all that is beautiful' in theMyene language. | // |
| Boötes | ε Boötis A | Izar | Originally fromArabic:إزارʾizār ('veil') In theCalendarium of Al Achsasi Al Mouakket, it is designatedمنطقة ألعوعminṭaqat al‑ʿawwaʿ, translated intoLatin asCingulum Latratoris ('belt of barker'). NamedPulcherrima ('most beautiful') byOtto Struve.[36] | /ˈaɪzɑːr/ |
| Scorpius | ν Scorpii Aa | Jabbah | /ˈdʒæbə/ | |
| Gemini | ο Geminorum | Jishui | // | |
| Andromeda | φ Andromedae | Junnanmen | From the Chinese star name Jūn Nán Mén (军南门, "Southern Millitary Gate").[1] | |
| Cancer | GJ 3470 | Kaewkosin | NameExoWorlds 2022 Thai proposal; named after the crystals of the Hindu deity ofIndra in theThai language. | |
| Cetus | γ Ceti A | Kaffaljidhma | /ˌkæfəlˈdʒɪdmə/ | |
| Andromeda | κ Andromedae | Kaffalmusalsala | From Arabicكفّ المسلسة, "Hand of the Chained Woman [Andromeda]", originally an asterism of three stars.[1] | |
| Vela | HD 83443 | Kalausi | NameExoWorlds 2019 Kenyan proposal; means a very strong whirling column of wind in theDholuo language. | // |
| Corona Borealis | HD 145457 | Kamuy | NameExoWorlds 2019 Japanese proposal; a word denotingKamuy, a supernatural entity in theAinu language. | // |
| Virgo | κ Virginis | Kang | From theChinese name亢Kàng ('the neck'). | /ˈkæŋ/ |
| Apus | HD 137388 | Karaka | NameExoWorlds 2019 New Zealand proposal; word fora local plant that produces orange fruit in theMāori language. | // |
| Sagittarius | ε Sagittarii A | Kaus Australis | Part of theTeapot asterism. | /ˈkɔːsɔːˈstreɪlᵻs/ |
| Sagittarius | λ Sagittarii | Kaus Borealis | The top of theTeapot asterism. | /ˈkɔːsbɒriˈælᵻs/ |
| Sagittarius | δ Sagittarii | Kaus Media | Part of theTeapot asterism. | /ˌkɔːsˈmiːdiə/ |
| Serpens | HD 175541 | Kaveh | NameExoWorlds 2019 Iranian proposal; named afterKāve, a hero of the epic poemShahnameh composed byFerdowsi. | // |
| Eridanus | ο2 Eridani A | Keid | /ˈkaɪd/ | |
| Virgo | λ Virginis A | Khambalia | /kæmˈbeɪliə/ | |
| Equuleus | α Equulei A | Kitalpha | /kᵻˈtælfə/ | |
| Ursa Minor | β Ursae Minoris | Kochab | /ˈkoʊkæb/ | |
| Eridanus | HIP 12961 | Koeia | NameExoWorlds 2019 Puerto Rican proposal; means 'star' in theTaíno language. | // |
| Lynx | XO-4 | Koit | NameExoWorlds 2019 Estonian proposal; means 'dawn' in theEstonian language. | // |
| Canes Venatici | HAT-P-12 | Komondor | NameExoWorlds 2022 Hungarian proposal; after the dog breed of thesame name. | |
| Hercules | β Herculis Aa | Kornephoros | /kɔːrˈnɛfərəs/ | |
| Columba | WASP-63 | Kosjenka | NameExoWorlds 2022 Croatian proposal; after a character fromCroatian Tales of Long Ago. | |
| Corvus | β Corvi | Kraz | Name originating inAntonín Bečvář's 1948 star atlas,Atlas Coeli Skalnaté Pleso.[1] | /ˈkræz/ |
| Andromeda | η Andromedae | Kui | From the Chinese constellation Kui (奎), the Legs.[1] | |
| Centaurus | ι Centauri | Kulou | From the Chinese constellation Kulou (库楼), the Arsenal.[1] | |
| Draco | ν Draconis | Kuma† | Name originating inAntonín Bečvář's 1948 star atlas,Atlas Coeli Skalnaté Pleso. | /ˈkjuːmə/ |
| Cepheus | ξ Cephei Aa | Kurhah | /ˈkɜːr.hə/ | |
| Canes Venatici | Y Canum Venaticorum | La Superba | A modern (19th century) name, due toAngelo Secchi. | /ˌlɑːsuːˈpɜːrbə/ |
| Tucana | α Tucanae | Lang-Exster | Lang is a Malay/Indonesian word meaninghornbill,Exster a Dutch word meaningmagpie; both were historically used in association with Tucana. Double name, given to the two components of a binary star system.[1] | |
| Scorpius | ε Scorpii | Larawag | Traditional name in the culture of theWardaman people of theNorthern Territory ofAustralia.[33] | /ˈlærəwæɡ/ |
| Centaurus | ζ Centauri | Leepwal | TraditionalMarshallese name (Ļeepwal), pronounced "leyepwal".[1] | |
| Hydra | HAT-P-42 | Lerna | NameExoWorlds 2019 Greek proposal; named afterLerna, the lake where themythical Hydra lived. | /ˈlɜːrnə/ |
| Scorpius | υ Scorpii | Lesath | /ˈliːsæθ/ | |
| Aquila | ξ Aquilae A | Libertas | NameExoWorlds 2015 Latin for 'liberty' (Aquila is Latin for 'eagle', a popular symbol of liberty).[27] | /ˈlɪbərtæs/ |
| Virgo | PSR B1257+12 | Lich | NameExoWorlds 2015 Aneutron star andpulsar withplanets. Alich is afictionalundead creature known for controlling other undead creatures withmagic.[27] | /ˈlɪtʃ/ |
| Ursa Major | HD 118203 | Liesma | NameExoWorlds 2019 Latvian proposal; means 'fire' and is the name of a character in the poemStaburags un Liesma. | // |
| Aries | 39 Arietis | Lilii Borea | /ˈlɪliaɪˈbɔərɪə/ | |
| Aquarius | HD 212771 | Lionrock | NameExoWorlds 2019 Hong Kong proposal; named afterLion Rock, a culturally important lion-shaped peak. | /ˈlaɪənrɒk/ |
| Auriga | HD 45350 | Lucilinburhuc | NameExoWorlds 2019 Luxembourger proposal; named after theFortress of Luxembourg built in 963 byCount Siegfried, the founder of Luxembourg. | // |
| Monoceros | HD 45652 | Lusitânia | NameExoWorlds 2019 Portuguese proposal; ancient name forLusitania, the region where most of Portugal is situated. | // |
| Hercules | λ Herculis | Maasym | /ˈmeɪəsɪm/ | |
| Antlia | HD 93083 | Macondo | NameExoWorlds 2019 Colombian proposal; named after a mythical village from the novelCien anos de soledad (One Hundred Years of Solitude) byGabriel García Márquez. | // |
| Camelopardalis | HD 32518 | Mago | NameExoWorlds 2019 German proposal; named afterMago National Park, a national park inEthiopia noted for itsgiraffes (Camelopardalis isLatin for 'giraffe'). | // |
| Auriga | θ Aurigae A | Mahasim | // | |
| Ophiuchus | HD 152581 | Mahsati | NameExoWorlds 2019 Azerbaijani proposal; named after the poetMahsati Ganjavi. | // |
| Taurus | 20 Tauri | Maia | Member of thePleiadesopen star cluster (M45).Maia was one of thePleiades sisters in Greek mythology. | /ˈmeɪ.ə,ˈmaɪ.ə/ |
| Virgo | WASP-39 | Malmok | NameExoWorlds 2019 Aruban proposal; the indigenous name given toPalm Beach, a beach and popular snorkelling spot. | // |
| Ophiuchus | λ Ophiuchi A | Marfik | /ˈmɑːrfɪk/ | |
| Pegasus | α Pegasi | Markab | /ˈmɑːrkæb/ | |
| Vela | κ Velorum | Markeb | /ˈmɑːrkɛb/ | |
| Aquarius | WASP-6 | Márohu | NameExoWorlds 2019 Dominican Republic proposal; the god of drought and protector of the Sun. | // |
| Hercules | κ Herculis A | Marsic | /ˈmɑːrsɪk/ | |
| Volans | WD 0806−661 | Maru | NameExoWorlds 2022 South Korean proposal;Korean word meaning sky. | |
| Pegasus | η Pegasi Aa | Matar | /ˈmeɪtɑːr/ | |
| Centaurus | HIP 65426 | Matza | NameExoWorlds 2022 Mexican proposal;Zoque word for star. | |
| Ursa Major | HAT-P-21 | Mazaalai | NameExoWorlds 2019 Mongolian proposal; a name given to theGobi bear.[1] | // |
| Gemini | ε Geminorum | Mebsuta | /mɛbˈsuːtə/ | |
| Ursa Major | δ Ursae Majoris | Megrez | Member of theBig Dipper or the Plough (UK). | /ˈmiːɡrɛz/ |
| Orion | λ Orionis A | Meissa | Traditional name deriving fromArabic:الميسانal-maysān ('the shining one'). | /ˈmaɪsə/ |
| Gemini | ζ Geminorum Aa | Mekbuda | /mɛkˈbjuːdə/ | |
| Cancer | ε Cancri Aa | Meleph | // | |
| Auriga | β Aurigae Aa | Menkalinan | /mɛŋˈkælᵻnæn/ | |
| Cetus | α Ceti | Menkar | Derived fromArabic:منخرmanẖar ('nostril'), oral‑minẖar ('nose' [of Cetus]).[37][19]: 162 | /ˈmɛŋkɑːr/ |
| Centaurus | θ Centauri | Menkent | /ˈmɛŋkɛnt/ | |
| Perseus | ξ Persei | Menkib | /ˈmɛŋkᵻb/ | |
| Ursa Major | β Ursae Majoris | Merak | Member of theBig Dipper or the Plough (UK). | /ˈmɪəræk/ |
| Boötes | 38 Boötis | Merga | /ˈmɜːrɡə/ | |
| Corona Australis | α Coronae Australis | Meridiana | /məˌrɪdiˈænə/ | |
| Taurus | 23 Tauri Aa | Merope | Member of thePleiadesopen star cluster (M45).Merope was one of thePleiades sisters in Greek mythology. | /ˈmɛrəpi/ |
| Aries | γ1 Arietis A | Mesarthim | /mɛˈsɑːrθᵻm/ | |
| Carina | β Carinae | Miaplacidus | /ˌmaɪəˈplæsᵻdəs/ | |
| Crux | β Crucis | Mimosa | Also bore the alternative historical name "Becrux", a modern contraction of the Bayer designation.[38] | /mᵻˈmoʊsə/ |
| Hydra | σ Hydrae | Minchir | /ˈmɪŋkər/ | |
| Virgo | δ Virginis | Minelauva | Alternately spelled Minelava. | /ˌmɪnəˈlɔːvə/ |
| Orion | δ Orionis Aa | Mintaka | The right-most star inOrion's belt. The nameMintaka itself is derived fromArabic:منطقةmanṭaqa ('belt').[19]: 314–315 | /ˈmɪntəkə/ |
| Cetus | ο Ceti Aa | Mira | Latin for 'wonderful' or 'astonishing'; named byJohannes Hevelius in hisHistoriola Mirae Stellae (1662). | /ˈmaɪərə/ |
| Andromeda | β Andromedae | Mirach | /ˈmaɪræk/ | |
| Perseus | η Persei A | Miram | /ˈmaɪræm,ˈmaɪərəm/ | |
| Perseus | α Persei | Mirfak | /ˈmɜːrfæk/ | |
| Canis Major | β Canis Majoris | Mirzam | /ˈmɜːrzəm/ | |
| Perseus | κ Persei Aa | Misam | /ˈmaɪzəm/ | |
| Ursa Major | ζ Ursae Majoris Aa | Mizar | Member of theBig Dipper or the Plough (UK). The name is originally fromArabic:المئزرal-miʾzar ('apron, waistband, girdle'). Also called禄Lù ('Status'), one of the "Three Stars" in Chinese mythology. The Lù star is believed to be Zhang Xian, who lived during theLater Shu dynasty. The wordlù specifically refers to the salary of a government official. As such, the Lù star is the star of prosperity, rank, and influence. | /ˈmaɪzɑːr/ |
| Corona Borealis | XO-1 | Moldoveanu | NameExoWorlds 2019 Romanian proposal; named afterMoldoveanu Peak, the highest peak in Romania. | // |
| Virgo | HD 130322 | Mönch | NameExoWorlds 2019 Swiss proposal; named afterMönch, a prominent Alpine peak in Switzerland. | // |
| Eridanus | WASP-79 | Montuno | NameExoWorlds 2019 Panamanian proposal;a traditional dancing costume. | // |
| Pegasus | WASP-60 | Morava | NameExoWorlds 2019 Serbian proposal; named after theGreat Morava river system. | // |
| Delphinus | HAT-P-23 | Moriah | NameExoWorlds 2019 Palestinian proposal; ancient name forTemple Mount in Jerusalem. | /mɒˈraɪə/ |
| Triangulum | α Trianguli | Mothallah | /məˈθælə/ | |
| Eridanus | HD 30856 | Mouhoun | NameExoWorlds 2019 Burkina Faso proposal; named after theBlack Volta, the largest river. | // |
| Cetus | WASP-71 | Mpingo | NameExoWorlds 2019 Tanzanian proposal; named afterDalbergia melanoxylon, a tree whose ebony wood is used for musical instruments. | /ɛmˈpɪŋɡoʊ/ |
| Canis Major | γ Canis Majoris | Muliphein | /ˈmjuːlᵻfeɪn/ | |
| Boötes | η Boötis Aa | Muphrid | Alternative traditional spelling of Mufrid. | /ˈmjuːfrᵻd/ |
| Ursa Major | ο Ursae Majoris A | Muscida | /ˈmjuːsᵻdə/ | |
| Delphinus | 18 Delphini | Musica | NameExoWorlds 2015 Latin for 'music' (the ancient Greek musicianArion's life was saved at sea bydolphins (delphinus) after attracting their attention by playing hiskithara).[27] | /ˈmjuːzᵻkə/ |
| Perseus | HAT-P-29 | Muspelheim | NameExoWorlds 2019 Danish proposal; named after the Norse mythological realm of fireMuspelheim. | // |
| Cancer | ξ Cancri A | Nahn | /ˈnɑːn/ | |
| Dorado | WASP-62 | Naledi | NameExoWorlds 2019 South African proposal; means 'star' in theSesotho,SeTswana andSePedi languages. | // |
| Puppis | ζ Puppis | Naos | /ˈneɪ.ɒs/ | |
| Capricornus | γ Capricorni A | Nashira | /ˈnæʃɪrə/ | |
| Ursa Major | HD 68988 | Násti | NameExoWorlds 2019 Norwegian proposal; means 'star' in theSámi language. | // |
| Vela | HD 85390 | Natasha | NameExoWorlds 2019 Zambian proposal; means 'thank you' in manynational languages. | // |
| Boötes | β Boötis | Nekkar | /ˈnɛkɑːr/ | |
| Andromeda | 51 Andromedae | Nembus | /ˈnɛmbəs/ | |
| Phoenix | HD 6434 | Nenque | NameExoWorlds 2019 Ecuadorian proposal; means 'the Sun' in thelanguage of the Waorani tribes. | /ˈnɛŋkiː/ |
| Auriga | HD 49674 | Nervia | NameExoWorlds 2019 Belgian proposal; adapted fromNervii, a Celtic tribe. | /ˈnɜːrviə/ |
| Canis Major | σ Canis Majoris | Nganurganity | Traditional name from theBoorong people of northwestern Victoria, Australia, referring to thejacky lizard. Also historically written Unurgunite.[1] | [ˈŋanuɾˌɡ̊aniɟ̊] |
| Lepus | β Leporis A | Nihal | /ˈnaɪ.æl/ | |
| Boötes | HD 136418 | Nikawiy | NameExoWorlds 2019 Canadian proposal; means 'mother' in theCree language. | // |
| Leo | GJ 436 | Noquisi | NameExoWorlds 2022 United States proposal;Cherokee word for star. | // |
| Puppis | HD 48265 | Nosaxa | NameExoWorlds 2019 Argentinian proposal; means 'spring' in theMoqoit language. | // |
| Sagittarius | σ Sagittarii Aa | Nunki | Along with τ Sagittarii, it makes up the handle of theTeapot asterism. | /ˈnʌŋki/ |
| Corona Borealis | β Coronae Borealis A | Nusakan | /ˈnjuːsəkæn/ | |
| Cassiopeia | HD 17156 | Nushagak | NameExoWorlds 2019 American proposal; named after theNushagak River in Alaska. | /ˈnuːʃᵻɡæk/ |
| Centaurus | WASP-15 | Nyamien | NameExoWorlds 2019 Ivory Coast proposal; named after thesupreme creator deity ofAkan religion. | // |
| Hercules | HD 149026 | Ogma | NameExoWorlds 2015 Named afterOgma, a deity inCeltic mythology.[27] | /ˈɒɡmə/ |
| Aquila | ζ Aquilae A | Okab | /ˈoʊkæb/ | |
| Ophiuchus | GJ 1214 | Orkaria | NameExoWorlds 2022 Kenyan proposal;Maa word forred ochre. | // |
| Scorpius | τ Scorpii A | Paikauhale | Traditional Hawaiian name.[1] | /ˌpaɪkaʊˈhɑːleɪ/ |
| Apus | α Apodis | Paradys | FromParadys-vogel, a historical Dutch name of Apus.[1] | |
| Pisces | WASP-32 | Parumleo | NameExoWorlds 2019 Singaporean proposal; the name isLatin for 'little lion'. | /pærəmˈliːoʊ/ |
| Pavo | α Pavonis Aa | Peacock | Designated "Peacock" (after the constellation) byHis Majesty's Nautical Almanac Office for theRoyal Air Force in the 1930s.[25] | /ˈpiːkɒk/ |
| Aquila | WASP-80 | Petra | NameExoWorlds 2019 Jordanian proposal; Named afterPetra, the archaeological city andUNESCO World Heritage Site. | /ˈpiːtrə/ |
| Columba | α Columbae | Phact | /ˈfækt/ | |
| Ursa Major | γ Ursae Majoris Aa | Phecda | A member of theBig Dipper or the Plough (UK). Alternative traditional names are Phekda or Phad. | /ˈfɛkdə/ |
| Ursa Minor | γ Ursae Minoris | Pherkad | /ˈfɜːrkæd/ | |
| Aquila | HD 192263 | Phoenicia | NameExoWorlds 2019 Lebanese proposal; named afterPhoenicia, the ancient civilisation. | /fᵻˈnɪʃ(i)ə/ |
| Coma Berenices | 23 Comae Berenices | Phyllon Kissinou | From its description in theAlmagest (φύλλοv κισσίνου, an ivy leaf).[1] | |
| Cancer | λ Cancri | Piautos | /piˈɔːtɒs/ | |
| Sagittarius | HD 164604 | Pincoya | NameExoWorlds 2019 Chilean proposal; named afterPincoya, a female water spirit from local mythology. | /pɪŋˈkɔɪə/ |
| Scorpius | μ2 Scorpii A | Pipirima | /pᵻˈpɪrᵻmə/ | |
| Puppis | ν Puppis | Pipit | Traditional name from theKendayan people ofWest Kalimantan province, Indonesia.[1] | |
| Hercules | TrES-3 | Pipoltr | NameExoWorlds 2019 Liechtenstein proposal; named after a bright and visible butterfly in the local dialect ofTriesenberg. | // |
| Taurus | 28 Tauri Aa | Pleione | Member of thePleiadesopen star cluster (M45).Pleione was the mother of thePleiades sisters in Greek mythology. | /ˈplaɪəniː,ˈpliːəniː/ |
| Tucana | HD 221287 | Poerava | NameExoWorlds 2019 Cook Islands proposal; means a large mystical black pearl in theCook Islands Māori language. | // |
| Ursa Minor | α Ursae Minoris | Polaris | Became known asstella polaris ('polar star') during theRenaissance.[11]: 23 Seepolar star for other names based on its position close to thecelestial pole. | /poʊˈlɛərᵻs/ |
| Octans | σ Octantis | Polaris Australis | SeeSouth Star. | /poʊˈlɛərᵻsɔːˈstreɪlᵻs/ |
| Sagittarius | μ Sagittarii Aa | Polis | /ˈpɒlᵻs/ | |
| Gemini | β Geminorum | Pollux | /ˈpɒləks/ | |
| Virgo | γ Virginis A | Porrima | /ˈpɒrɪmə/ | |
| Leo Minor | 46 Leonis Minoris | Praecipua | /prᵻˈsɪpjuə/ | |
| Taurus | γ Tauri A | Prima Hyadum | /ˌpraɪməˈhaɪədəm/ | |
| Canis Minor | α Canis Minoris A | Procyon | Ancient Greek:προκύονprokuon ('preceding the Dog') (viz.Sirius); Latinized asAntecanis. | /ˈproʊsiɒn/ |
| Gemini | η Geminorum A | Propus | /ˈproʊpəs/ | |
| Centaurus | α Centauri C | Proxima Centauri | The nearest star to the Sun. | /ˌprɒksɪməsɛnˈtɔːraɪ/ |
| Boötes | 44 Boötis A | Quadrans | From the historical constellationQuadrans Muralis.[1] | |
| Hercules | 102 Herculis | Ramus | From the historical constellationRamus Pomifer (Cerberus et Ramus).[1] | |
| Eridanus | ε Eridani | Ran | NameExoWorlds 2015 Named afterRán, the Norse goddess of the sea.[27] | // |
| Eridanus | δ Eridani | Rana | Rana isLatin for 'frog'. | |
| Scorpius | HD 153950 | Rapeto | NameExoWorlds 2019 Malagasy proposal; the name of agiant creature from folklore. | // |
| Leo | μ Leonis | Rasalas | /ˈræsəlæs/ | |
| Hercules | α1 Herculis Aa | Rasalgethi | Also spelled Ras Algethi. | /ˌræsəlˈdʒiːθi/ |
| Ophiuchus | α Ophiuchi A | Rasalhague | Also spelled Ras Alhague. | /ˈræsəlheɪɡ/ |
| Andromeda | ι Andromedae | Rasalnaqa | From an Arabic asterism of three stars, "The Head of the She-Camel".[1] | |
| Draco | β Draconis A | Rastaban | /ˈræstəbæn/ | |
| Vela | γ Velorum | Regor† | Also known as Suhail and Suhail al Muhlif, which also apply to λ Velorum (Suhail). | /ˈriːɡɔːr/ |
| Leo | α Leonis A | Regulus | Latin for 'prince' or 'little king'. Regulus was known to Persian astrologers as "Venant, Watcher of the North", one of theroyal stars. | /ˈrɛɡjʊləs/ |
| Pisces | ζ Piscium A | Revati | Revatī (रेवती), the 27thnakshatra in Indian astronomy, also the name of aHindu goddess.[1] | /ˈreɪvəti/ |
| Reticulum | α Reticuli | Rhombus | From a historical name for Reticulum.[1] | |
| Orion | β Orionis A | Rigel | Traditional name first recorded in theAlfonsine Tables of 1252 and derived from the Arabic nameالرجل الجوزاء اليسرىar-rijl al-jawzāʾ al-yasrá ('the left leg (foot) of Jauzah'[definition needed]) (rijl meaning 'leg, foot').[19]: 312–313 | /ˈraɪdʒəl/ |
| Centaurus | α Centauri A | Rigil Kentaurus | The name is originally fromArabic:رجل قنطورسrijl qantūris ('foot of thecentaur'). | /ˈraɪdʒəlkɛnˈtɔːrəs/ |
| Ophiuchus | HD 149143 | Rosalíadecastro | NameExoWorlds 2019 Spanish proposal; named after the writerRosalía de Castro. | // |
| Delphinus | β Delphini A | Rotanev | The name appeared in Piazzi'sPalermo Star Catalogue in 1814, added byNiccolò Cacciatore as a prank along with Sualocin (α Delphini); "Rotanev" isVenator, theLatin form ofItalian:Cacciatore ('hunter'), spelt backwards. | /ˈroʊtənɛv/ |
| Cassiopeia | δ Cassiopeiae Aa | Ruchbah | Derived fromArabic:ركبةrukba ('knee').[39] The alternative historical nameKsora appeared in a 1951 publication,Atlas Coeli (Skalnate Pleso Atlas of the Heavens) by Czech astronomerAntonín Bečvář; professor Paul Kunitzch has been unable to find any clues as to the origin of the name.[11]: 62 | /ˈrʌkbə/ |
| Sagittarius | α Sagittarii | Rukbat | /ˈrʌkbæt/ | |
| Ophiuchus | η Ophiuchi A | Sabik | /ˈseɪbɪk/ | |
| Auriga | ζ Aurigae A | Saclateni | /sækləˈtiːni/ | |
| Aquarius | γ Aquarii Aa | Sadachbia | /səˈdækbiə/ | |
| Pegasus | μ Pegasi | Sadalbari | /ˌsædəlˈbɛəri/ | |
| Aquarius | α Aquarii A | Sadalmelik | /ˌsædəlˈmɛlɪk/ | |
| Aquarius | β Aquarii A | Sadalsuud | /ˌsædəlˈsuːəd/ | |
| Cygnus | γ Cygni A | Sadr | /ˈsædər/ | |
| Aquarius | 88 Aquarii | Safina | From an Arabic constellation, the Ship.[1] | |
| Leo | HD 100777 | Sagarmatha | NameExoWorlds 2019 Nepalese proposal; the Nepali name for the world's highest peak (Mount Everest). | /sæɡərˈmɑːθə/ |
| Orion | κ Orionis | Saiph | Traditional name fromArabic:سیف الجبارsayf al-jabbār, literally 'saif ('sword') of thegiant'.[40] | /ˈseɪf/ |
| Pegasus | τ Pegasi | Salm | /ˈsɑːm/ | |
| Piscis Austrinus | HD 205739 | Sāmaya | NameExoWorlds 2019 Sri Lankan proposal; means 'peace' in theSinhala language. | // |
| Sagitta | HAT-P-34 | Sansuna | NameExoWorlds 2019 Maltese proposal; a mythological giant from Maltese folk tales. | // |
| Scorpius | θ Scorpii A | Sargas | /ˈsɑːrɡæs/ | |
| Hercules | δ Herculis Aa | Sarin | Name originating inAntonín Bečvář's 1948 star atlas,Atlas Coeli Skalnaté Pleso.[1] | /ˈsɛərɪn/ |
| Eridanus | 53 Eridani A | Sceptrum | Formerly "p Sceptri" in the constellation ofSceptrum Brandenburgicum. | /ˈsɛptrəm/ |
| Pegasus | β Pegasi | Scheat | /ˈʃiːæt/ | |
| Cassiopeia | α Cassiopeiae | Schedar | Also traditionally written Schedir; both originally fromArabic:صدرṣadr ('breast'); also calledالضاة الكرسيaḍ-ḍāh al-kursiyy ('the lady in the chair' byUlugh Beg, written asDath Elkarti byGiovanni Battista Riccioli in 1651. | /ˈʃɛdɑːr/ |
| Taurus | δ1 Tauri Aa | Secunda Hyadum | /sᵻˈkʌndəˈhaɪədəm/ | |
| Cassiopeia | ε Cassiopeiae | Segin | From an erroneous transcription of Seginus, the traditional name forγ Boötis.[41] | /ˈsɛɡᵻn/ |
| Boötes | γ Boötis Aa | Seginus | A mistranscription of the Arabic form of Boötes.[1] | /sᵻˈdʒaɪnəs/ |
| Sagitta | α Sagittae | Sham | /ˈʃæm/ | |
| Leo | HD 99109 | Shama | NameExoWorlds 2019 Pakistani proposal; anUrdu literary term meaning 'a small lamp or flame'. | // |
| Leo | ρ Leonis | Shaomin | Chinese star name, Shaomin (少民).[1] | |
| Scorpius | HIP 79431 | Sharjah | NameExoWorlds 2019 United Arab Emirates proposal; named afterSharjah, the cultural capital and city of knowledge of the UAE. | /ˈʃɑːrdʒə/ |
| Aquarius | λ Aquarii | Shatabhisha | Śatabhiṣa (शतभिष), "hundred physicians", the 24thnakshatra in Indian astronomy.[1] | |
| Scorpius | λ Scorpii Aa | Shaula | /ˈʃɔːlə/ | |
| Lyra | β Lyrae Aa1 | Sheliak | /ˈʃiːliæk/ | |
| Scorpius | HD 153072 | Shengong | From the Chinese star name Shengong (神宫, Divine Palace).[1] | |
| Aries | β Arietis A | Sheratan | /ˈʃɛrətæn/ | |
| Andromeda | ζ Andromedae | Shimu | From the Chinese star nameTian Shi Mu, The Eye of the Celestial Pig.[1] | |
| Sagittarius | HD 181720 | Sika | NameExoWorlds 2019 Ghanaian proposal; means 'gold' in theEwe language. | // |
| Canis Major | α Canis Majoris A | Sirius | Ancient Greek:Σείριος 'the scorcher'; in EgyptianSopdet, rendered in Greek asΣῶθιςSōthis. As the brightest star in the sky, Sirius has proper names in numerous cultures, includingPolynesian (Māori:Takurua;Hawaiian:Ka'ulua ('Queen of Heaven'), among others). Also known as the "Dog Star". | /ˈsɪriəs/ |
| Aquarius | κ Aquarii A | Situla | /ˈsɪtjʊlə/ | |
| Orion | α Orionis B | Siwarha | "Her Bracelet" in Arabic, proposed by the discovery team.[1] Unconfirmed object,[42] but name approved by IAU.[1] | |
| Aquarius | δ Aquarii A | Skat | /ˈskæt/ | |
| Pegasus | BD+14 4559 | Solaris | NameExoWorlds 2019 Polish proposal; named afterSolaris, a novel byStanisław Lem. | /soʊˈlɑːrᵻs/ |
| Hydra | 58 Hydrae | Solitaire | From the historical constellationTurdus Solitarius.[1] | |
| Virgo | α Virginis Aa | Spica | Other traditional names are Azimech, fromArabic:السماك الأعزلas-simāk al-ʾaʿzal ('the undefended') andAlarph, Arabic for 'the grape gatherer'. Known inIndian astronomy asChitra ('the bright one'). | /ˈspaɪkə/ |
| Lacerta | α Lacertae | Stellio | From a historical name for Lacerta, referring to thestellion.[1] | |
| Andromeda | HAT-P-6 | Sterrennacht | NameExoWorlds 2019 Dutch proposal; named afterThe Starry Night byVincent van Gogh. | // |
| Lynx | HD 75898 | Stribor | NameExoWorlds 2019 Croatian proposal; named afterStribog, the god of winds inSlavic mythology. Stribor is also a character in the bookPriče iz davnine (Croatian Tales of Long Ago) byIvana Brlić-Mažuranić. | // |
| Delphinus | α Delphini Aa | Sualocin | The name appeared inPiazzi'sPalermo Star Catalogue in 1814, added byNiccolò Cacciatore as a prank along with Rotanev (β Delphini); "Sualocin" isNicolaus, theLatin form ofItalian:Niccolò ('Nicholas'), spelt backwards. | /suˈɒloʊsɪn/ |
| Leo | ο Leonis Aa | Subra | /ˈsuːbrə/ | |
| Vela | λ Velorum | Suhail | Traditionally, this name also applied to γ Velorum (Regor). | /ˈsuːheɪl/ |
| Lyra | γ Lyrae | Sulafat | /ˈsuːləfæt/ | |
| Virgo | ι Virginis | Syrma | /ˈsɜːrmə/ | |
| Orion | π3 Orionis | Tabit | /ˈteɪbɪt/ | |
| Lacerta | HAT-P-40 | Taika | NameExoWorlds 2019 Lithuanian proposal; means 'peace' in theLithuanian language. | // |
| Ursa Major | χ Ursae Majoris | Taiyangshou | From theChinese name太陽守Tàiyángshǒu ('guard of the Sun'). | /ˌtaɪæŋˈʃoʊ/ |
| Draco | 8 Draconis | Taiyi | From theChinese name太乙Tàiyǐ or太一Tàiyī ('the great one'), both of which refer toTao. | /ˌtaɪˈjiː/ |
| Ursa Major | ι Ursae Majoris Aa | Talitha | Also called Talitha Borealis, as Talitha originally referred to κ Ursae Majoris (Alkaphrah) and ι Ursae Majoris together.[citation needed] | /ˈtælᵻθə/ |
| Pegasus | WASP-21 | Tangra | NameExoWorlds 2019 Bulgarian proposal; named afterTengri, the god earlyBulgars worshiped. | // |
| Ursa Major | μ Ursae Majoris A | Tania Australis | /ˈteɪniəɔːˈstreɪlᵻs/ | |
| Ursa Major | λ Ursae Majoris A | Tania Borealis | /ˈteɪniəˌbɒriˈælᵻs/ | |
| Carina | HD 63765 | Tapecue | NameExoWorlds 2019 Bolivian proposal; means 'Milky Way' inGuarani. | // |
| Aquila | γ Aquilae | Tarazed | Alternative traditional spelling of Tarazet. | /ˈtærəzɛd/ |
| Cancer | β Cancri A | Tarf | /ˈtɑːrf/ | |
| Taurus | 19 Tauri Aa | Taygeta | Member of thePleiadesopen star cluster (M45).Taygete was one of thePleiades sisters in Greek mythology. | /teɪˈɪdʒᵻtə/ |
| Cancer | ζ1 Cancri A | Tegmine | Alternative traditional name of Tegmen. | /ˈtɛɡmᵻniː/ |
| Gemini | μ Geminorum Aa | Tejat | Traditional name, also called Tejat Posterior. | /ˈtiːdʒət/ |
| Lacerta | V424 Lacertae | Tengshe | From the Chinese constellation Téng Shé (螣蛇, Flying Serpent).[1] | |
| Sagittarius | ω Sagittarii A | Terebellum | FromPtolemy'sτετράπλευρονtetrapleuron ('quadrilateral'), a group of four stars of which ω Sagittarii is the brightest.[1] | /tɛrᵻˈbɛləm/ |
| Auriga | HAT-P-9 | Tevel | NameExoWorlds 2019 Israeli proposal; means 'world' or 'universe' in theHebrew language. | // |
| Orion | υ Orionis | Thabit† | /ˈθeɪbɪt/ | |
| Eridanus | υ2 Eridani | Theemin | Also written as Theemim or Beemin. | /ˈθiːmən/ |
| Draco | α Draconis A | Thuban | /ˈθjuːbæn/ | |
| Grus | β Gruis | Tiaki | /tiˈɑːki/ | |
| Aquila | τ Aquilae | Tianfu | From the Chinese constellation Tianfu (天桴).[1] | |
| Taurus | ζ Tauri A | Tianguan | In Chinese,天關Tiānguān ('celestial gate'). Also reported asAkkadian:Shurnarkabti-sha-shūtū ('the star in the bull towards the south' or 'the southern star towards the chariot').[19]: 391 | /tiænˈɡwɑːn/ |
| Cassiopeia | γ Cassiopeiae | Tiansi | From the Chinese asterism Tiān Sì (HeavenlyQuadriga,天駟).[1] It has also been called "Navi", afterGus Grissom (his middle name "Ivan" spelled backward). | |
| Draco | 7 Draconis | Tianyi | From theChinese name天乙Tiānyǐ or天一Tiānyī ('the Celestial Great One'), a deity inTaoism. | /tiænˈjiː/ |
| Ophiuchus | HD 148427 | Timir | NameExoWorlds 2019 Bangladeshi proposal; means 'darkness' in theBengali language. | // |
| Puppis | WASP-161 | Tislit | NameExoWorlds 2019 Moroccan proposal; named afterTislit Lake and means 'the bride' in theAmazigh language. Associated witha heartbroken girl in legend. | // |
| Andromeda | υ Andromedae A | Titawin | NameExoWorlds 2015 Named after the settlement in northern Morocco andUNESCO World Heritage Site now known as themedina (old town) ofTétouan.[27] | /tɪtəˈwiːn/ |
| Eridanus | WASP-22 | Tojil | NameExoWorlds 2019 Guatemalan proposal; theTohil (patron deity) of theK'iche' Maya. | // |
| Centaurus | α Centauri B | Toliman | The name is originally fromArabic:ظليمانẓalīmān ('two (male) ostriches'). | /ˈtɒlɪmæn/ |
| Camelopardalis | HD 104985 | Tonatiuh | NameExoWorlds 2015 Named afterTonatiuh, theAztec god of the Sun.[27] | /toʊnəˈtiːuː/ |
| Pisces | ο Piscium A | Torcular | /ˈtɔːrkjʊlər/ | |
| Triangulum | ι Trianguli | Triminus | From the historical constellationTriangulum Minus.[1] | |
| Canes Venatici | HAT-P-36 | Tuiren | NameExoWorlds 2019 Irish proposal.The aunt of the warriorFionn mac Cumhaill ofIrish legend.[1] | // |
| Crux | HD 108147 | Tupã | NameExoWorlds 2019 Paraguayan proposal;Tupã is the name of God in theGuarani language. | // |
| Reticulum | HD 23079 | Tupi | NameExoWorlds 2019 Brazilian proposal; named after the indigenousTupi people. | /ˈtuːpi/ |
| Puppis | ρ Puppis A | Tureis | /ˈtjʊəreɪs/ | |
| Hercules | 109 Herculis | Tusizuo | From the Chinese asterism Tú Sì (屠肆, "Butcher's Shop"); the left star (zuo).[1] | |
| Andromeda | λ Andromedae | Udkadua | From the ancient Sumerian constellation UD.KA.DU8.A, "the storm demon with the gaping mouth".[1] | |
| Hydra | ι Hydrae | Ukdah | /ˈʌkdə/ | |
| Centaurus | HD 102117 | Uklun | NameExoWorlds 2019 Pitcairn Islands proposal.Aklen means 'we/us' in thePitkern language. | /ˈʌklən/ |
| Serpens | α Serpentis | Unukalhai | FromArabic:عنق الحيةʿunuq al-ḥayya ('the serpent's neck'), calledCor Serpentis ('Heart of the Serpent') inLatin. | /ˌjuːnək.ælˈheɪ/ |
| Lupus | α Lupi | Uridim | From the ancient Sumerian constellation UR.IDIM, corresponding to Lupus.[1] | |
| Sagitta | HD 231701 | Uruk | NameExoWorlds 2019 Iraqi proposal; named afterUruk, an ancient city of Sumer and Babylonia in Mesopotamia. | /ˈʊrʊk/ |
| Sculptor | LTT 9779 | Uúba | NameExoWorlds 2022 Colombian proposal;U'wa word referring to stars, seeds, or eyes. | |
| Lyra | α Lyrae | Vega | The name is originally fromArabic:النسر الواقعan-nasr al-wāqiʿ ('the alighting vulture') also translated asvulture cadens ('falling vulture') (see alsoAetos Dios,Stymphalian birds). As the second brightest star in the northern sky, Vega has names in numerous cultures. In Chinese, it is known as織女 ('weaving girl') from the Qi Xi love story. Vega is one of the vertices of theSummer Triangle asterism. | /ˈviːɡə,ˈveɪɡə/ |
| Andromeda | 14 Andromedae A | Veritate | NameExoWorlds 2015 Latin for 'where there is truth'.[27] | /ˌvɛrᵻˈteɪtiː/ |
| Virgo | ε Virginis | Vindemiatrix | Vindemiatrix isLatin for '(female) grape gatherer'. | /vɪnˌdiːmiˈeɪtrɪks/ |
| Gemini | δ Geminorum Aa | Wasat | /ˈweɪsət/ | |
| Vela | WASP-19 | Wattle | NameExoWorlds 2022 Australian proposal; named afterAcacia pycnantha, the national flower ofAustralia. | /ˈwɑːtl/ |
| Columba | β Columbae | Wazn | /ˈwɒzən/ | |
| Canis Major | δ Canis Majoris Aa | Wezen | /ˈwiːzən/ | |
| Aquarius | WASP-69 | Wouri | NameExoWorlds 2022 Cameroonian proposal; named after the river of thesame name. | |
| Phoenix | ζ Phoenicis Aa | Wurren | A traditional name in the culture of theWardaman people of theNorthern Territory ofAustralia.[33] | /ˈwʊrən/ |
| Circinus | α Circini | Xami | From the South African asterismxami di mura, "Eyes of the Lion", referring to α & β Centauri; the creature's face includes α Circini.[1] | |
| Scorpius | μ1 Scorpii Aa | Xamidimura | From the South African asterismxami di mura, "Eyes of the Lion", referring to μ1 & μ2 Scorpii (or alternatively α & β Centauri).[1] | /ˌkæmidiˈmʊərə/ |
| Lyra | HD 173416 | Xihe | NameExoWorlds 2019 Chinese proposal;Xihe is the goddess of the Sun inChinese mythology. The star also represents the earliest Chinese astronomers and makers of calendars.[1] | /ˈʃiːhə/ |
| Boötes | λ Boötis | Xuange | From theChinese name玄戈Xuángē ('sombre lance'). | // |
| Ophiuchus | ε Ophiuchi | Yed Posterior | /ˌjɛdpɒˈstɪəriər/ | |
| Ophiuchus | δ Ophiuchi | Yed Prior | /ˌjɛdˈpraɪər/ | |
| Ursa Minor | δ Ursae Minoris | Yildun | Fromyildiz, Turkish for 'star'. | /jɪlˈdʌn/ |
| Leo | 31 Leonis | Yunü | Chinese star name, Yunü (御女).[1] | |
| Virgo | η Virginis Aa | Zaniah | /ˈzeɪniə/ | |
| Eridanus | γ Eridani | Zaurak | Traditional name, alternatively spelled Zaurac; originally fromArabic:زورقzawraq ('boat').[19]: 218 | /ˈzɔːræk/ |
| Virgo | β Virginis | Zavijava | /ˌzævᵻˈdʒævə/ | |
| Aquarius | HATS-72 | Zembra | NameExoWorlds 2022 Tunisian proposal; named after the island of thesame name. | |
| Hydra | υ1 Hydrae A | Zhang | From theChinese name張Zhāng ('extended net'). | /ˈdʒæŋ/ |
| Serpens | β Serpentis | Zhou | Chinese star name.[1] | |
| Eridanus | ζ Eridani Aa | Zibal | /ˈzaɪbəl/ | |
| Leo | δ Leonis | Zosma | /ˈzɒzmə/ | |
| Libra | α2 Librae Aa | Zubenelgenubi | /zuːˌbɛnɛldʒᵻˈnuːbi/ | |
| Libra | γ Librae A | Zubenelhakrabi | /zuːˌbɛnɛlˈhækrəbi/ | |
| Libra | β Librae | Zubeneschamali | /zuːˌbɛnɛʃəˈmeɪli/ |
Acrus, which seems to be copied from the American Almanacs and is a sort of abbreviation for αCrucis, is philologically horrible. [...] Acrux, an Americanism for αCrucis [...]
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