At a Glance
- Meaning
- The ghoul (demon star)
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- AL-gol
Algol is an Arabic unisex name meaning “the ghoul (demon star)”. It appears in our list of Cosmic Baby Names Inspired by the Universe.
Meaning & Origin of Algol
Meaning: The ghoul (demon star).
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Algol
AL-golIPA /ˈælɡɒl/
Popularity of Algol
Algol 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.
Lists That Include Algol
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