Browse Submitted Names

This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Ancient Greek; and the description contains the keywords star or constellation.
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Asterinos Ἀστερῖνος m Ancient Greek, Greek
Derived from Greek ἀστήρ (aster) meaning "star".
Canopus Κάνωβος m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Astronomy
The name of the second-brightest star in the night sky. It is possibly derived from Greek Κάνωβος (Kanobos), of uncertain meaning, possibly related to Arabic جَنُوب (janub), meaning "south"... [more]
Eridanus Ἠριδανός m Astronomy, Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eridanos. This is the name of a constellation in the southern hemisphere named for a river god in Greek mythology.
Helike Ἑλίκη f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Astronomy
Means "something that winds; crack willow (species Salix fragilis)" in Greek. Compare the masculine form Helix.... [more]
Naos Ναός m Astronomy, Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek ναύς meaning "ship". It is a traditional name of the star Zeta Puppis. The star originally belonged to the former constellation Argo Navis, depicting the mythical ship of the Argonauts, but the ship has now been divided into three distinct constellations, with Puppis representing the stern of the ship.
Therion θηρίον m Ancient Greek, Astronomy
Means "beast; wild animal" in Ancient Greek. ... [more]