Achernar: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Achernar – Meaning: end of the river – Origin: Arabic (astronomical name) – Gender: Unisex – Pronunciation: AY-ker-nar


Achernar is an Arabic (astronomical name) unisex name meaning “end of the river”. It appears in our list of Cosmic Baby Names Inspired by the Universe.

Meaning & Origin of Achernar

Meaning: End of the river.

Origin: Arabic (astronomical name).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Achernar

Phonetic: AY-ker-nar   IPA: /ˈeɪkərnɑːr/

Popularity of Achernar

Achernar doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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