Orion (name)
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GenderPrimarily male, Unisex(Japanese)
MeaningName taken from Greek myth. Various(Japanese)
A mosaic depicting the transformation of the hunter, Orion, into the constellation, by the will of Zeus. | |
| Gender | Primarily male, Unisex(Japanese) |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Greek, Japanese |
| Meaning | Name taken from Greek myth. Various(Japanese) |
Orion is both a surname and a male given name usually derived from the character from Greek mythology or the constellation named for the character. The name has increased in usage in recent years along with other mythological names.[1] Notable persons with that name include:
This name is pronounced as 織音, 流星, etc. in Japan and is considered a gender-neutral name.
- Agustín Orión (born 1981), Argentine football player
- Alexandre Orion (born 1978), Brazilian artist
- Ezra Orion (1934–2015), Israeli artist