What Does the Name Rigel Mean

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Rigel Name Meaning

AstronomyDerived from Arabic الرجل (al-Rijl) meaning "foot". This is the name of the star that forms the left foot of the constellation Orion.

Origin: AstronomyGender: Boy
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60 Redmond
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