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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Of the pole star; the fixed northern star
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- poh-LAIR-is
Polaris is a Latin name that means "of the pole star," the fixed northern star that stays put while the sky turns around it. It's pronounced poh-LAIR-is, with the stress on the middle syllable. For a parent drawn to a name with a steady, guiding image behind it, Polaris offers just that.
Meaning & Origin of Polaris
Meaning: Of the pole star; the fixed northern star.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Polaris
poh-LAIR-isIPA /pəˈlɛərɪs/
Popularity of Polaris
Polaris 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 Polaris mean?
Of the pole star; the fixed northern star. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Polaris?
Polaris is pronounced poh-LAIR-is (IPA: /pəˈlɛərɪs/).
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