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Name Hikoboshi
Gender Masculine
Usage Japanese, Astronomy, Japanese Mythology
Other Forms Forms彦星
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Meaning & History
This is the name of the star Altair in Japan. It literally means "Boy, Male Star". He's a mythological figure where he and his wife, ORIHIME (the Vega star), meet once every year on the 7th day of the 7th month. This day is celebrated in the Japanese Tanabata Festival also called the Star Festival.