The flying eagle
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Altair is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "The flying eagle". Listed origin: Arabic.
ahl-TAYR
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Altair is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "The flying eagle". Listed origin: Arabic.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is ahl-TAYR. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Altair. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Al, Tair. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Altair James, Altair Kai, Altair Zane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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