Comet

At a Glance

Meaning

'long-haired star' — a celestial body with a glowing tail

Origin

Greek (via Latin cometa)

Pronunciation

KOM-itListen

Comet is a name with a bit of sky in it: it comes from the Greek, by way of the Latin cometa, and means 'long-haired star,' a celestial body with a glowing tail. It's pronounced KOM-it, so it's easy to say and hard to mishear.

Meaning & Origin of Comet

Meaning: 'long-haired star' — a celestial body with a glowing tail.

Origin: Greek (via Latin cometa).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Comet

Popularity of Comet

Comet does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.

FAQ

What does the name Comet mean?

‘long-haired star’ — a celestial body with a glowing tail. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Comet?

Comet is pronounced KOM-it (IPA: /ˈkɒmɪt/).

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