What Does the Name Orion Mean
The name Orion comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Orion below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Orion Name Meaning
Greek MythologyMeaning unknown, but possibly related to Greek ‘οριον (horion) "boundary, limit". Alternatively it may be derived from Akkadian Uru-anna meaning "light of the heavens". This is the name of a...
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