Star Names | Star Facts

Star names come from many different sources and cultures. Some of them are traditional names, used since ancient times, while others were given after a public campaign and vote in recent years. All official star names have been approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), the only internationally recognized body that can assign names and designations to stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.

Star names cannot be bought by individuals nor can they be sold or given by private organizations and commercial enterprises. Any names that have not been approved by the IAU have no validity.

Named stars

There are currently 487 named stars (see the list below). All these names were formally approved in recent years, but most of them have been used for centuries.

Most traditional star names are Arabic in origin and many of them originated over a millennium ago, either on the Arabian Peninsula or in Arabic translations of Claudius Ptolemy’s Almagest, an astronomical and mathematical treatise written in Greek in the 2nd century CE.

Many of these names were derived from Arabic descriptions found in the Almagest. Most of them refer to the stars’ positions in constellations. For instance, Deneb, Deneb Algedi, Denebola and Aldhanab, all derived from the Arabic word for “tail,” mark the tails of the celestial Swan (Cygnus), Sea Goat (Capricornus), Lion (Leo), and Crane (Grus, or formerly the Southern Fish, Piscis Austrinus), while Gienah and Aljanah, derived from the Arabic word for “wing,” mark the wings of the Raven (Corvus) and the Swan (Cygnus).

More recent names that have been widely adopted include the contractions such as Acrux (Alpha Crucis), Gacrux (Gamma Crucis) and Atria (Alpha Trianguli Australis), and the names given to the two navigational stars, Alpha Pavonis (Peacock) and Epsilon Carinae (Avior), that did not have proper names when the list of navigational stars was compiled by Her Majesty’s Nautical Almanac Office (HMNAO) in the late 1930s.

Since a number of traditional names were used for multiple stars (e.g. Gienah was used both for Gamma Corvi and Epsilon Cygni) and many names referred to multiple star systems (e.g. Sirius, Procyon, Capella, Castor), it was important to standardise the use of these names for individual stars to avoid any confusion.

In 2016, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) formed a Working Group on Star Names (WGSN) to compile and catalogue the star names that have been commonly used throughout history and to approve unique names with standardised spellings. So far, the Group has officially approved names for 487 stars.

Both the old and the new names have their roots in the cultural and astronomical heritage of countries around the world. Traditional names that have historically been used for multiple star systems have been formally assigned only to the brightest components, while the names that are commonly used for companions, e.g. Sirius B, Procyon B, and Fomalhaut B, are not treated as official.

Since 2016, the Working Group on Star Names has released several bulletins with batches of approved names. The first bulletin, released in July 2016, contained a list of 125 names approved on June 30 and July 20, 2016. The second one, released in November 2016, included 102 names approved on August 21, September 12, October 5, and November 6, 2016. Most of the names released in the first two batches are traditional star names. In 2017, the WGSN announced 86 new names used in cultures around the world, including Chinese, Polynesian, Hindu, Australian Aboriginal, South African, and Mayan.

In December 2019, the names of 112 stars with confirmed exoplanets were announced at a press conference in Paris. The names come from 112 countries and are rooted in their cultures and histories. They were proposed during the IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaigns, launched as part of the International Astronomical Union’s 100th anniversary commemorations.

The campaigns engaged direct participation of astronomy enthusiasts around the world, who proposed a total of 360,000 names. National committees in each country created shortlists of candidate names, which were then submitted to a public vote.

In June 2023, IAU selected 20 more names for stars with confirmed exoplanets as part of the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. The exoplanets orbiting these stars were also named in the campaign.

In 2024, the IAU approved new names for 15 relatively bright stars. The name Garnet Star was formally approved for Mu Cephei. The lucidae of the constellations Lupus, Tucana, Lacerta, and Reticulum were given names that commemorate the early names of their host constellations. The names are Sumerian, Latin, Dutch and Malayan in origin.

Below is the list of all the star names approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Along with the names, the table shows the stars’ Bayer, Flamsteed or catalogue designations, visual magnitudes, coordinates (right ascension and declination), and name meanings/origins. The constellation is also provided if the star does not have a Bayer or Flamsteed designation.

LIST OF STAR NAMES

Name	Catalogue designation	Vmag	RA	Dec.
Absolutno	XO-5 (Lynx)	12.13	07^h 46^m 51.9615^s	+39° 05′ 40.4606″
XO-5 was named after the fictional mystical source of energy in The Factory for the Absolute (Továrna na absolutno, 1922), a science fiction novel written by the Czech writer Karel Čapek. The star was named after a public nomination and vote. The proposal for the name came from the Czech Republic as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign. XO-5b, a gas giant planet orbiting the star, was named Makropulos. The name is a reference to Čapek’s play The Makropulos Affair (Věc Makropulos, 1922).
Acamar	Theta¹ Eridani A	2.88	02^h 58^m 15.67525^s	-40° 18′ 16.8524”
The name is derived from the Arabic phrase ākhir an-nahr, meaning “the end of the river.”
Achernar	Alpha Eridani A	0.45	01^h 37^m 42.84548^s	-57° 14′ 12.3101”
The name has the same etymology as Acamar. It comes from the Arabic phrase ākhir an-nahr, meaning “the end of the river.”
Achird	Eta Cassiopeiae A	3.46	00^h 49^m 06.29070^s	+57° 48′ 54.6758”
The origin of the name is unknown.
Acrab	Beta¹ Scorpii Aa	2.56	16^h 05^m 26.23198^s	-19° 48′ 19.6300”
The name is derived from the Arabic al-‘Aqrab, meaning “the scorpion.”
Acrux	Alpha Crucis Aa	1.33	12^h 26^m 35.89522^s	-63° 05′ 56.7343”
The name is a contraction of the words Alpha and Crux. It was coined by the 19th century American astronomy writer and cartographer Elijah Hinsdale Burritt.
Acubens	Alpha Cancri Aa	4.26	08^h 58^m 29.2217^s	+11° 51′ 27.723”
The name is derived from the Arabic al zubanāh, meaning “the claws.”
Adhafera	Zeta Leonis Aa	3.43	10^h 16^m 41.41597^s	+23° 25′ 02.3221”
The name comes from the Arabic aḍ-ḍafīrah, meaning “the braid” or “the curl.”
Adhara	Epsilon Canis Majoris A	1.50	06^h 58^m 37.6^s	-28° 58′ 19”
The name is derived from the Arabic ‘aðāra’, meaning “virgins.”
Adhil	Xi Andromedae	4.87	01^h 22^m 20.41924^s	+45° 31′ 43.6003”
The name comes from the Arabic að-ðayl, meaning “the train (of a garment).”
Ain	Epsilon Tauri Aa1	3.53	04^h 28^m 37.00^s	+19° 10′ 50”
Ain is Arabic for “eye.”
Ainalrami	Nu¹ Sagittarii A	4.86	18^h 54^m 10.17695^s	-22° 44′ 41.4247”
The name is derived from the Arabic phrase ain al-rāmī, which means “the eye of the archer.”
Aiolos	HD 95086 (Carina)	7.36	10^h 57^m 03.0216^s	−68° 40′ 02.4469″
The star was named after Aiolos (Αίολος), the Greek mythological ruler of the winds. The name of the wind keeper is sometimes also spelled Aeolus. In Homer’s Odyssey, Aiolos captured all winds except for Zephyr (the western wind) using an oxhide flask. Zephyr helped Odysseus and his crew to navigate the seas back to the island of Ithaca, their home. HD 95086 b, the planet orbiting the star, was named Levantes. In modern Greek, the name Levantes (Λεβάντες) refers to easterly Mediterranean winds. The names were selected during the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. The winning entries came from Greece.
Aladfar	Eta Lyrae Aa	4.43	19^h 13^m 45.48832^s	+39° 08′ 45.4801”
The name comes from the Arabic al-ʼuẓfur, meaning “the talons (of the swooping eagle).”
Alasia	HD 168746 (Serpens)	7.95	18^h 21^m 49.7827^s	−11° 55′ 21.652″
Alasia is the first documented name of Cyprus, used in the 15th century BCE. The proposal for the name came from Cyprus as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 168746 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Onasilos, after an ancient Cypriot physician who was mentioned on the Idalion Tablet, the oldest legal contract in the world, dating back to the 5th century BCE.
Albaldah	Pi Sagittarii A	2.88	19^h 09^m 45.83293^s	-21° 01′ 25.0103”
The name comes from the Arabic bálda, which means “the town.”
Albali	Epsilon Aquarii	3.78	20^h 47^m 40.55260^s	-09° 29′ 44.7877”
The name is derived from the Arabic albāli‘, meaning “the swallower.”
Albireo	Beta¹ Cygni Aa	3.05	19^h 30^m 43.286^s	+27° 57′ 34.84”
The name comes from a mistranslation or type error of the Latin “ab ireo” in the 1515 Almagest.
Alchiba	Alpha Corvi	4.02	12^h 08^m 24.81652^s	-24° 43′ 43.9504”
The name is derived from the Arabic al-xibā, meaning “the tent.”
Alcor	80 Ursae Majoris	3.99	13^h 25^m 13.53783^s	+54° 59′ 16.6548”
The name comes from the Arabic al-Khawwar, which means “the faint one.”
Alcyone	Eta Tauri A	2.85	03^h 47^m 29.077^s	24° 06′ 18.49”
The name comes from Greek mythology. Alcyone was one of the Pleiades, the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione.
Aldebaran	Alpha Tauri	0.87	04^h 35^m 55.23907^s	+16° 30′ 33.4885”
The name is derived from the Arabic al Dabarān, which means “the follower,” because the star appears to follow the Pleiades across the sky.
Alderamin	Alpha Cephei	2.45	21^h 18^m 34.7715^s	+62° 35′ 08.061”
The name is a contraction of the Arabic phrase al-dhirā‘ al-yamīn, which means “the right arm.”
Aldhanab	Gamma Gruis	3.00	21^h 53^m 55.72620^s	-37° 21′ 53.4790”
The name comes from the Arabic al-dhanab, meaning “the tail,” and refers to the tail of the Southern Fish (Piscis Austrinus).
Aldhibah	Zeta Draconis A	3.17	17^h 08^m 47.19596^s	+65° 42′ 52.8634”
The name is the feminine form of the Arabic al-dhiʼb, “the wolf.”
Aldulfin	Epsilon Delphini	4.03	20^h 33^m 12.77192^s	+11° 18′ 11.7412”
The name comes from the Arabic phrase ðanab ad-dulfīn, meaning “the dolphin’s tail.”
Alfirk	Beta Cephei Aa	3.23	21^h 28^m 39.59685^s	+70° 33′ 38.5747”
The name is derived from the Arabic al-firqah, which means “the flock.”
Algedi	Alpha² Capricorni	3.57	20^h 18^m 03.25595^s	-12° 32′ 41.4684”
The name comes from the Arabic al-jadii, “the goat.”
Algenib	Gamma Pegasi	2.84	00^h 13^m 14.15123^s	+15° 11′ 00.9368”
The name is derived from the Arabic al-janb, meaning “the side.”
Algieba	Gamma¹ Leonis	2.61	10^h 19^m 58.35056^s	+19° 50′ 29.3468”
The name comes from the Arabic Al-Jabhah, meaning “the forehead.”
Algol	Beta Persei Aa1	2.09	03^h 08^m 10.13245^s	+40° 57′ 20.3280”
The name is derived from the Arabic phrase raʾs al-ghūl, which means “the head of the ogre.”
Algorab	Delta Corvi A	2.94	12^h 29^m 51.85517^s	-16° 30′ 55.5515”
The name comes from the Arabic al-ghuraab, meaning “the crow.”
Alhena	Gamma Geminorum Aa	1.93	06^h 37^m 42.71050^s	-16° 23′ 57.4095”
The name comes from the Arabic Al Han’ah, meaning “the brand,” and refers to the brand on the camel’s neck.
Alioth	Epsilon Ursae Majoris A	1.76	12^h 54^m 01.74959^s	+55° 57′ 35.3627”
The name comes from the Arabic phrase alyat al-hamal, meaning “the sheep’s fat tail.”
Alkaid	Eta Ursae Majoris	1.85	13^h 47^m 32.43776^s	+49° 18” 47.7602”
The name is derived from the Arabic qā’id bināt naʿsh, meaning “the leader of the daughters of the bier.” The word itself means “leader.”
Alkalurops	Mu¹ Boötis Aa	4.31	15^h 24^m 29.42836^s	+37° 22′ 37.7577”
The name comes from the Greek καλαύροψ (kalaurops), which means “a herdsman’s staff.”
Alkaphrah	Kappa Ursae Majoris A	3.56	09^h 03^m 37.52762^s	+47° 09′ 23.4890”
Alkaphrah is a corruption of the traditional name Alkafzah, derived from the Arabic al-qafzah, meaning “the leap.”
Alkarab	Upsilon Pegasi	4.40	23^h 25^m 22.78350^s	+23° 24′ 14.7606”
Alkarab is derived from the star’s traditional Arabic name, Al Karab, which means “the bucket-rope.”
Alkes	Alpha Crateris	4.07	10^h 59^m 46.46486^s	-18° 17’ 55.6172’’
The name comes from the Arabic alkās, meaning “the cup.”
Almaaz	Epsilon Aurigae	2.92 – 3.83	05^h 01^m 58.129^s	+43° 49’ 23.87’’
The name is derived from the Arabic Al Maʽaz, meaning “the billy goat.”
Almach	Gamma Andromedae A	2.10	02^h 03^m 53.9531^s	+42° 19’ 47.009’’
Almach is the star’s traditional name, derived from the Arabic al-‘anāq, meaning “the caracal.”
Alnair	Alpha Gruis	1.74	22^h 08^m 13.98473^s	-46° 57’ 39.5078’’
The name means “the bright one” in Arabic. It is derived from the phrase al-nayyir min dhanab al-ḥūt (al-janūbiyy), or “the bright one from the (southern) fish’s tail.”
Alnasl	Gamma² Sagittarii	2.98	18^h 05^m 48.48810^s	-30° 25’ 26.7235’’
The name comes from the Arabic word al-naşl, meaning “arrowhead.”
Alnilam	Epsilon Orionis	1.69	05^h 36^m 12.8^s	-01° 12’ 06.9’’
The name is derived from the Arabic al-niẓām, meaning “the string of pearls.”
Alnitak	Zeta Orionis Aa	1.77	05^h 40^m 45.52666^s	-01° 56’ 34.2649’’
The name comes from the Arabic an-niṭāq, meaning “the girdle.”
Alniyat	Sigma Scorpii Aa1	2.88	16^h 21^m 11.31571^s	-25° 35’ 34.0515’’
The name comes from the Arabic al-niyāţ, meaning “the arteries.”
Alphard	Alpha Hydrae	2.00	09^h 27^m 35.2433^s	-08° 39’ 30.969’’
The name is derived from the Arabic al-fard, meaning “the solitary one.”
Alphecca	Alpha Coronae Borealis	2.23	15^h 34^m 41.268^s	+26° 42’ 52.89’’
The name is derived from the Arabic phrase nayyir al-fakka, which means “the bright (star) of the broken (ring of stars).”
Alpheratz	Alpha Andromedae Aa	2.06	00^h 08^m 23.25988^s	+29° 05’ 25.5520’’
The name comes from the Arabic phrase surrat al-faras, meaning “the navel of the mare.”
Alpherg	Eta Piscium A	3.611	01^h 31^m 29.01026^s	+15° 20’ 44.9685’’
The name comes from the Arabic al fargh, meaning “the spout” or “the outpouring of water.”
Alrakis	Mu Draconis A	5.66	17^h 05^m 20.12403^s	+54° 28’ 12.0994’’
The name is derived from the Arabic al-rāqiṣ, meaning “the trotting (camel).”
Alrescha	Alpha Piscium A	4.33	02^h 02^m 02.81972^s	+02° 45’ 49.5410’’
The name comes from the Arabic word for “the cord,” al-rishā’.
Alruba	HD 161693 (Draco)	5.76	17^h 43^m 59.17049^s	+54° 48’ 06.1637’’
The name comes from the Arabic Al Rubaʽ, meaning “the foal” (referring to a young camel born in the spring).
Alsafi	Sigma Draconis	4.674	19^h 32^m 21.59026^s	+69° 39’ 40.2354’’
The name is derived from an erroneous transcription of the Arabic word Athāfiyy, designating the tripods of nomads’ open-air kitchens.
Alsciaukat	31 Lyncis	4.25	08^h 22^m 50.11000^s	+43° 11’ 17.2724’’
The name comes from the Arabic word aš-šawkat, meaning “the thorn.”
Alsephina	Delta Velorum Aa	1.99	08^h 44^m 42.226^s	-54° 42’ 31.76’’
The name is derived from the Arabic word al-safīnah, “the ship.” It refers to the ancient Greek constellation Argo Navis, which represented the ship of the Argonauts and has been divided into three smaller constellations – Carina, Puppis and Vela – due to its enormous size.
Alshain	Beta Aquilae A	3.87	19^h 55^m 18.79256^s	+06° 24’ 24.3425’’
The name comes from the Perso-Arabic word aš-šāhīn, meaning “the (peregrine) falcon.”
Alshat	Nu Capricorni A	4.76	20^h 20^m 39.81562^s	-12° 45’ 32.6844’’
The name is derived from the Arabic aš-šā[t], meaning “the sheep.”
Altair	Alpha Aquilae	0.76	19^h 50^m 46.99855^s	+08° 52’ 05.9563’’
The name comes from the Arabic phrase an-nasr aṭ-ṭāʼir, meaning “the flying eagle.”
Altais	Delta Draconis	3.07	19^h 12^m 33.30197^s	+67° 39’ 41.5456’’
The name comes from the Arabic Al Tāis, meaning “the goat.”
Alterf	Lambda Leonis	4.32	09^h 31^m 43.22754^s	+22° 58’ 04.6904’’
The name is derived from the Arabic aṭ-ṭarf, meaning “the view” and referring to the view of a lion.
Aludra	Eta Canis Majoris	2.45	07^h 24^m 05.70228^s	-29° 18’ 11.1798’’
The name comes from the Arabic word al-adhraa, meaning “the virgin.”
Alula Australis	Xi Ursae Majoris Aa	4.41	11^h 18^m 10.902^s	+31° 31’ 44.98’’
The word Alula comes from the Arabic phrase Al Ḳafzah al Ūla, meaning “the first spring” and Australis is Latin for “southern.” The name refers to an asterism known as Three Leaps of the Gazelle, formed by three pairs of stars in Ursa Major.
Alula Borealis	Nu Ursae Majoris	3.49	11^h 18^m 28.73664^s	+33° 05’ 39.5107’’
The word Alula comes from the Arabic phrase Al Ḳafzah al Ūla, meaning “the first spring” and the word Australis is Latin for “northern.” The name refers to an asterism known as Three Leaps of the Gazelle, formed by three pairs of stars in Ursa Major.
Alya	Theta Serpentis A	4.62	18^h 56^m 13.18^s	+04° 12’ 12.9’’
The name is derived from the Arabic word alyah, which means “the fat tail (of a sheep).”
Alzirr	Xi Geminorum	3.35	06^h 45^m 17.36432^s	+12° 53’ 44.1311’’
Alzirr is derived from the Arabic al-zirr, meaning “the button.”
Aljanah	Epsilon Cygni Aa	2.48	20^h 46^m 12.68236^s	+33° 58’ 12.9250’’
The name shares the same origin as Gienah. It is derived from the Arabic al janāħ, meaning “the wing.”
Amadioha	HD 43197 (Canis Major)	8.95	06^h 13^m 35.6615^s	–29° 53′ 50.169″
The star was named after Amadioha, the god of thunder, justice and peace in Igbo mythology. The proposal for the name came from Nigeria as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 43197 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Equiano, in honour of Olaudah Equiano, an 18th century author and abolitionist from Ihiala, Nigeria.
Amansinaya	WASP-34 (Crater)	10.28	11^h 01^m 35.8979^s	–23° 51′ 38.385″
The star was named after Aman Sinaya, the deity of the ocean in Tagalog mythology. The proposal for the name came from the Philippines as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. WASP-34 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Haik, after the god that succeeded Aman Sinaya.
Anadolu	WASP-52 (Pegasus)	12.0	23^h 13^m 58.7575814237^s	+08° 45’ 40.571306719’’
The proposal for the name came from Turkey as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Anadolu is the Turkish form of Anatolia, the region also known as Asia Minor. WASP-52 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Göktürk, after the first state established in Turkey in the 5th century CE.
Ancha	Theta Aquarii	4.175	22^h 16^m 50.03635^s	-07° 46’ 59.8480’’
Ancha means “haunch” in Medieval Latin.
Angetenar	Tau² Eridani	4.78	02^h 51^m 02.32186^s	-21° 00’ 14.4654’’
The name is derived from the Arabic phrase Al Ḥināyat an-Nahr, which means “the bend in the river.” The river in question is represented by the constellation Eridanus.
Aniara	HD 102956 (Ursa Major)	8.00	11h 51m 22.5110868941s	+57° 38’ 26.642691616’’
The star was named after a spaceship in the science fiction poem Aniara, written by the Swedish poet and author Harry Martinson. The proposal for the name came from Sweden as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 102956 b, a planet orbiting the star, was names Isagel, after the pilot of the spaceship in the poem.
Ankaa	Alpha Phoenicis	2.377	00^h 26^m 17.05140^s	-42° 18’ 21.5539’’
The name comes from the Arabic word for the phoenix, al-ʽanqāʼ. Ankaa is the brightest star in the constellation Phoenix.
Anser	Alpha Vulpeculae	4.40	19^h 28^m 42.330^s	+24° 39’ 53.65’’
The name is Latin for “goose.” It comes from the old name for the constellation Vulpecula, Vulpecula cum Ansere, which means “the little fox with the goose.”
Antares	Alpha Scorpii A	0.6 – 1.6	16^h 29^m 24.45970^s	-26° 25’ 55.2094’’
The name comes from the Ancient Greek Ἀντάρης, which means “rival to Ares.” It is a reference to the star’s red colour, similar to that of the planet Mars.
Antinous	Theta Aquilae A	3.26	20^h 11^m 18.28528^s	–00° 49′ 17.2626″
Antinous was an asterism (or constellation) within Aquila. It was formed by Theta, Lambda, Delta, Iota, Kappa, and Lambda Aquilae. The sub-constellation was created by Claudius Ptolemy and included in his Almagest in the 2nd century CE, during the reign of the Roman emperor Hadrian. The name commemorated Hadrian’s lover. It was approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on May 16, 2024.
Añañuca	GJ 367 (Vela)	9.979	09^h 44^m 29.83677^s	−45° 46′ 35.4276″
The names Añañuca for the red dwarf GJ 367 and Tahay for the planet orbiting the star come from Chile. They were selected during the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. Both names refer to flowers native to Chile. Añañuca (Phycella cyrtanthoides) is a red wildflower that grows from the Coquimbo region to the Maule region, and Tahay (Calydorea xiphioides) is a small flower endemic to central Chile. Añañuca’s red colour refers to the colour of the red dwarf star, while Tahay’s blooming period of 7-8 hours per year refers to the length of a year for the exoplanet. Gliese 367 b has one of the shortest known orbits of any exoplanet. It takes only 7.7 hours to complete an orbit around its host star.
Arcalis	HD 131496 (Boötes)	7.96	14^h 53^m 23.0283^s	+18° 14′ 07.471″
The proposal for the name came from Andorra as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Arcalis is the name of a peak in northern Andorra that was used as a primitive solar calendar by the early inhabitants of Andorra. HD 131496 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Madriu, after a glacial valley and a river that runs through it in south-eastern Andorra.
Arcturus	Alpha Boötis	-0.05	14^h 15^m 39.7^s	+19° 10’ 56’’
Arcturus comes from the Ancient Greek Ἀρκτοῦρος (Arktouros), which means “the guardian of the bear.” The bear in question is represented by the constellation Ursa Major.
Arkab Posterior	Beta² Sagittarii	4.29	19^h 23^m 13.13745^s	-44° 47’ 59.2051’’
Arkab comes from the Arabic word Al ‘Urkub, meaning “Achilles tendon,” and Posterior is Latin for “rear.”
Arkab Prior	Beta¹ Sagittarii	3.96	19^h 22^m 38.29770^s	-44° 27’ 32.2458’’
Arkab comes from the Arabic word Al ‘Urkub, meaning “Achilles tendon,” and Prior is Latin for “foremost” or “front.”
Arneb	Alpha Leporis A	2.589	05^h 32^m 43.81612^s	-17° 49’ 20.2414’’
The name comes from the Arabic arnab, meaning “hare.” Arneb is the brightest star in the constellation Lepus, the Hare.
Ascella	Zeta Sagittarii A	2.59	19^h 02^m 36.73024^s	-29° 52’ 48.2279’’
The name means “armpit” in Late Latin.
Asellus Australis	Delta Cancri Aa	3.94	08^h 44^m 41.09921^s	+18° 09’ 15.5034’’
The name means “the southern donkey colt” in Latin.
Asellus Borealis	Gamma Cancri Aa	4.652	08^h 43^m 17.14820^s	+21° 28’ 06.6008’’
The name is Latin for “the northern donkey colt.”
Ashlesha	Epsilon Hydrae A	3.49	08^h 46^m 46.51223^s	+06° 25’ 07.6855’’
The star was named after a lunar mansion, Āśleṣā, in Hindu astronomy. The name means “the embrace” in Sanskrit.
Aspidiske	Iota Carinae	2.21	09^h 17^m 05.40686^s	-59° 16’ 30.8353’’
Aspidiske is the Greek word for “little shield.”
Asterope	21 Tauri A	5.76	03^h 45^m 54.47676^s	+24° 33’ 16.2418’’
Asterope was named after one of the Pleiades sisters in Greek mythology.
Atakoraka	WASP-64 (Canis Major)	12.29	06^h 44^m 27.6052132708^s	-32° 51’ 30.178710998’’
The proposal for the name came from Togo as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Atakoraka is the largest mountain range in Togo. WASP-64 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Agouto, after the highest mountain in the country.
Athebyne	Eta Draconis A	2.73	16^h 23^m 59.48594^s	+61° 30’ 51.1699’’
The name comes from the Arabic al-dhiʼbayn, which means “the wolves” and refers to two wolves sneaking up on the camel’s foal, represented by Alruba.
Atik	Omicron Persei A	3.83	03^h 44^m 19.13204^s	+32° 17’ 17.6929’’
Atik is the Arabic word for “the shoulder.”
Atlas	27 Tauri Aa	3.63	03^h 49^m 09.74258^s	+24° 03’ 12.3003’’
The star was named after the Titan Atlas, the father of the seven Pleiades in Greek mythology. It is one of the nine brightest stars in the Pleiades cluster (Messier 45).
Atria	Alpha Trianguli Australis	1.91	16^h 48^m 39.89508^s	-69° 01’ 39.7626’’
Atria is a contraction of the star’s Bayer designation, Alpha Trianguli Australis.
Avior	Epsilon Carinae A	1.86	08^h 22^m 30.83526^s	-59° 30’ 34.1431’’
The name was given to the star by Her Majesty’s Nautical Almanac Office (HMNAO) after the star was included on the list of the 57 navigational stars in The Air Almanac, a navigational almanac for the Royal Air Force (RAF). Avior was one of the two stars selected for navigation that did not have a proper name at the time. Peacock, Alpha Pavonis, was the other.
Axólotl	HD 224693 (Cetus)	8.23	23^h 59^m 53.8316^s	−22° 25′ 41.2159″
Axólotl is the native Nahuatl name for the Mexican walking fish, an amphibian endemic to Mexico. The proposal for the name came from Mexico as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 224693 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Xólotl, after the Aztec god of lightning, associated with Venus, the evening star.
Ayeyarwady	HD 18742 (Eridanus)	7.97	03^h 00^m 10.6565633983^s	-20° 48’ 09.374268084’’
The star was named after the largest river in Myanmar. The proposal for the name came from Myanmar as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 18742 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Bagan, after one of the country’s ancient cities located by the Ayeyarwardy river in the Mandalay Region.
Azelfafage	Pi¹ Cygni	4.66	21^h 42^m 05.66458^s	+51° 11’ 22.6415’’
The origin of the name is uncertain. It may be a corruption of the Arabic Al Thilf al Faras, meaning “the horse track,” or it may have come from Al ‘Azal al Dajajah, “the tail of the hen,” referring to the star’s position in Cygnus.
Azha	Eta Eridani	3.87	02^h 56^m 25.64948^s	-08° 53’ 53.3221’’
The name comes from the Arabic phrase udḥiyy al-naʽām, meaning “the hatching place of the ostrich.” It refers to an old asterism that included the star. The name was miscopied as azḥā in medieval texts.
Azmidi	Xi Puppis Aa	3.45	07^h 49^m 17.65567^s	-24° 51’ 35.2305’’
The star was once known as Asmidiske or Azmidiske, but because the name was mis-spelled and stolen from Aspidiske (Iota Carinae), the International Astronomical Union (IAU) approved the name Azmidi for the star in June 2018.
Baekdu	8 Ursae Minoris	6.84	14^h 56^m 48.352^s	+74° 54’ 03.34’’
The star was named after the highest mountain on the Korean peninsula, located in North Korea. The proposal for the name came from South Korea as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. 8 Ursae Minoris b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Halla, after the highest mountain in South Korea, regarded as a sacred place.
Bake Eo (Bake-eo)	Gamma Ophiuchi	3.753	17^h 47^m 53.55973^s	+02° 42′ 26.2000″
Bake-eo (or Bake Eo) is the traditional name of Gamma Ophiuchi in the Marshall Islands. Bake is the word for the spondylus mussel and the particle eo means “here it is, take it” in the Marshallese language. The name is pronounced “bakey-yew.” The IAU approved the name for Gamma Ophiuchi on August 20, 2024.
Barnard’s Star	V2500 Ophiuchi	9.511	17^h 57^m 48.49803^s	+04° 41’ 36.2072’’
The star was named after the American astronomer Edward Emerson Barnard, who measured its proper motion as 10.3 arcseconds per year in 1916. It was, and still is, the highest proper motion measured for any star.
Baten Kaitos	Zeta Ceti Aa	3.742	01^h 51^m 27.63482^s	-10° 20’ 06.1289’’
The name comes from the Arabic phrase batn qaytus, meaning “the belly of the sea monster.”
Batsũ̀	LHS 3844 (Indus)	15.26	22^h 41^m 58.11718^s	−69° 10′ 08.3207″
The name means “hummingbird” in the Bribri language. It comes from Costa Rica and was selected for the red dwarf as part of the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. In Bribri lore, Batsũ̀ are the messengers of the creator Sibö̀, a culture hero and creator of Earth and Humanity. The exoplanet LHS 3844 b was named Kua’kua, which means “butterfly” and symbolizes the women of the land. Both names refer to culturally significant animals in the language of the Bribri people from Costa Rica.
Beemim	Upsilon³ Eridani	3.97	04^h 24^m 02.21725^s	-34° 01’ 00.6542’’
The star was known by the traditional names Beemim (or Beemin) and Theemin (or Theemin), but the origin of the names in uncertain. German astronomer Christian Ludwig Ideler suggested that Beemim may be derived from the Hebrew Bamma’yim, meaning “in the water.”
Beid	Omicron¹ Eridani	4.04	04^h 11^m 51.93956^s	-06° 50’ 15.2864’’
The name is derived from the Arabic bayḍ, meaning “eggs.”
Belel	HD 181342 (Sagittarius)	7.55	19^h 21^m 04.2304^s	−23° 37′ 10.4513″
The proposal for the name came from Senegal as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Belel is a rare source of water in the northern part of the country. HD 181342 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Dopere, after a large historical area where Belel was located.
Bélénos	HD 8574 (Pisces)	7.12	01^h 25^m 12.5156^s	+28° 34′ 00.1015″
The star was named after the god of the Sun, light and health in Gaulish mythology. The proposal for the name came from France as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 8574 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Bélisama, after the Gaulish goddess of fire, metallurgy and glasswork.
Bellatrix	Gamma Orionis	1.64	05^h 25^m 07.86325^s	+06° 20’ 58.9318’’
The name comes from the Latin bellātrix, meaning “female warrior.”
Berehinya	HAT-P-15 (Perseus)	12.41	04^h 24^m 59.534^s	+39° 27’ 38.31’’
The star was named after the Slavic hearth mother, goddess of the waters and protectress of the home. The proposal for the name came from the Ukraine as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HAT-P-15 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Tryzub, after an ancient national symbol of the Ukraine and the country’s coat-of-arms.
Betelgeuse	Alpha Orionis Aa	0.50	05^h 55^m 10.30536^s	+07° 24’ 25.4304’’
The origin of the name is uncertain, but it likely comes either from the Arabic phrase Ibṭ al-Jauzā’, meaning “the armpit of the central one” or from Yad al-Jauzā’, meaning “the hand of the central one.”
Bharani	41 Arietis Aa	3.63	02^h 49^m 59.03324^s	+27° 15’ 37.8260’’
The star was named after a Hindu lunar mansion. The word bharaṇī means “the bearer.”
Bibhā	HD 86081 (Sextans)	8.74	09^h 56^m 05.9185^s	−03° 48′ 30.3233″
The proposal for the name came from India as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Bibhā is the Benghali pronunciation of the Sanskrit word Vibha, which means “a bright beam of light.” HD 86081 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Santamasa, which is Sanskrit for “clouded,” and refers to the planet’s atmosphere.
Biham	Theta Pegasi	3.53	22^h 10^m 11.98528^s	+06° 11’ 52.3078’’
The name comes from the Arabic phrase Sa’d al Bahaim, which means “good luck of the two beasts.”
Bosona	HD 206610 (Aquarius)	8.34	21^h 43^m 25^s	-07° 24’ 30’’
The proposal for the name came from Bosnia and Herzegovina as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Bosona is the name given to the territory of Bosnia in the 10th century. HD 206610 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Naron, which is one of the ancient names of the river Neretva in Herzegovina and Croatia.
Botein	Delta Arietis	4.349	03^h 11^m 37.76465^s	+19° 43’ 36.0397’’
The name is derived from the Arabic Al Buṭayn, the diminutive of Al Baṭn, which means “the belly.”
Brachium	Sigma Librae A	3.29	15^h04^m 04.21608^s	-25° 16’ 55.0606’’
Brachium is the Latin word for “arm.”
Bubup	HD 38283 (Mensa)	6.70	05^h 37^m 02.01847^s	−73° 41′ 57.6320″
The proposal for the name came from Australia as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Bubup is the Boonwurrung word for “child.” HD 38283 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Yanyan, which is the Boonwurrung word for “boy.”
Buna	HD 16175 (Andromeda)	7.28	02^h 37^m 01.9112^s	+42° 03′ 45.4696″
The proposal for the name came from Ethiopia as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Buna is the commonly used word for coffee in Ethiopia. HD 16175 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Abol, after the first of three rounds of coffee in the Ethiopian traditional coffee ceremony.
Bunda	Xi Aquarii A	4.682	21^h 37^m 45.10931^s	-07° 51’ 15.1299’’
The star was named after the Persian lunar mansion Bunda.
Canopus	Alpha Carinae A	-0.74	06^h 23^m 57.10988^s	-52° 41’ 44.3810’’
The origin of the name is uncertain. The star may have been named after Canopus, the pilot of Menelaus’ ship in Greek mythology, or the name may have been derived from the Egyptian Coptic Kahi Nub, meaning “Golden Earth.” The star shares the name with an Ancient Egyptian town in the Nile Delta.
Capella	Alpha Aurigae Aa	0.08	05^h 16^m 41.35871^s	+45° 59’ 52.7693’’
The star’s traditional name is the Latin word for “small female goat.”
Caph	Beta Cassiopeiae A	2.28	00^h 09^m 10.68518^s	+59° 08′ 59.2120″
The name is derived from the Arabic kaf, meaning “palm.”
Castor	Alpha Geminorum Aa	1.93	07^h 34^m 35.863^s	+31° 53′ 17.79″
The star was named after Castor, one of the Dioscuri (Twins) in Greek and Roman mythology. The other twin is represented by the star Pollux.
Castula	Upsilon² Cassiopeiae	4.62	00^h 56^m 39.905^s	+59° 10′ 51.80″
Castula is Latin for “petticoat.”
Cebalrai	Beta Ophiuchi	2.749	17^h 43^m 28.35265^s	+04° 34′ 02.2955″
The name comes from the Arabic phrase kalb al-rā‘ī, meaning “the shepherd’s dog.”
Ceibo	HD 63454 (Chamaeleon)	9.40	07^h 39^m 21.851^s	−78° 16′ 44.31″
The star was named after the native tree of Uruguay that gives rise to the national flower. The proposal for the name came from Uruguay as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 63454 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Ibirapitá, after a native tree that is characteristic of the country of Uruguay, also known as Artigas’ tree, after the national hero.
Celaeno	16 Tauri	5.448	03^h 44^m 48.2154s	+24° 17′ 22.093″
The star was named after one of the Pleiades sisters in Greek mythology.
Cervantes	Mu Arae	5.12	17^h 44^m 08.70114^s	−51° 50′ 02.5853″
The star was named after the Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra after a public nomination and vote. Its four known exoplanets were named Quijote, Dulcinea, Rocinante and Sancho, after Cervantes’ characters.
Chalawan	47 Ursae Majoris	5.03	10^h 59^m 27.973^s	+40° 25′ 48.92″
The star was named after a mythological crocodile king from a Thai folktale. Two exoplanets orbiting the star, 47 Ursae Majoris b and 47 Ursae Majoris c, were named Taphao Thong and Taphao Kaew, after two sisters in a Thai folktale.
Chamukuy	Theta² Tauri A (Theta Tauri Aa)	3.84	04^h 28^m 34.49603^s	+15° 57′ 43.8494″
The name means “small bird” in the Yucatec Maya language. The star is associated with the bird in the mythology of Maya peoples.
Chaophraya	WASP-50 (Eridanus)	11.6	02h 54m 45.1342702056s	-10° 53’ 53.026038098’’
The star was named after Chao Praya, the great river of Thailand. The proposal for the name came from Thailand as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. WASP-50 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Maeping, after one of the tributaries of Chao Praya.
Chara	Beta Canum Venaticorum Aa	4.26	12^h 33^m 44.54482^s	+41° 21′ 26.9248″
The name originally applied to the “southern dog” of Canes Venatici, the Hunting Dogs. It is the Greek word for “joy” (χαρά).
Chasoň	HAT-P-5 (Lyra)	11.95	18^h 17^m 37.3129^s	+36° 37′ 17.164″
The name is the ancient Slovak term for the Sun. The proposal came from Slovakia as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HAT-P-5 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Kráľomoc, which is an ancient Slovak term for the planet Jupiter.
Chechia	HD 192699 (Aquila)	6.44	20^h 16^m 06.00415^s	+04° 34′ 50.8613″
The proposal for the name came from Tunisia as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Chechia is the national headdress in the country. HD 192699 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Khomsa, after a palm-shaped amulet that is popular in Tunisia.
Chertan	Theta Leonis	3.324	11^h 14^m 14.40446^s	+15° 25′ 46.4541″
The name comes from the Arabic phrase al-kharātān, meaning “two small ribs.”
Citadelle	HD 1502 (Pisces)	8.36	00^h19^m 17.0663772928^s	+14° 03’ 17.121365380’’
The star was named after a large mountaintop fortress in Nord, one of the departments of Haiti, a UNESCO World Heritage site built after the country’s independence. The proposal for the name came from Haiti as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 1502 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Indépendance, in honour of the Haitian Declaration of Independence, proclaimed on January 1, 1804, when Haiti became the first independent black republic.
Citalá	HD 52265 (Monoceros)	6.301	07^h 00^m 18.0357^s	−05° 22′ 01.7785″
The proposal for the name came from El Salvador as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Citalá means “river of stars” in the native Nahuat language. HD 52265 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Cayahuanca, which is Nahuat for “the rock looking at the stars.”
Cocibolca	HD 4208 (Sculptor)	7.78	00^h 44^m 26.6507^s	–26° 30′ 56.4582″
The proposal for the name came from Nicaragua as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Cocibolca is the Nahualt name for the largest lake in Central America, situated in Nicaragua. HD 4208 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Xolotlan, which is the Nahualt name for the second largest lake in the country.
Copernicus	55 Cancri A	5.95	08^h 52^m 35.8113^s	+28° 19′ 50.957″
The star was named after the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus after a public nomination and vote. Its five discovered planets were named Galileo, Brahe, Lipperhey, Janssen and Harriot, honouring the astronomers Galileo Galilei, Tycho Brahe and Thomas Harriot, and telescope makers Hans Lipperhey and Zacharias Janssen.
Cor Caroli	Alpha² Canum Venaticorum	2.89	12^h 56^m 01.66622^s	+38° 19′ 06.1541″
The star was named either in honour of King Charles I of England or his son Charles II. The name means “Charles’ heart.”
Cujam	Omega Herculis A	4.58	16^h 25^m 24.95425^s	+14° 01′ 59.7711″
Cujam is Latin for “club.” The star marks the club of Hercules.
Cursa	Beta Eridani	2.796	05^h 07^m 50.98549^s	−05° 05′ 11.2055″
The name is derived from the Arabic phrase Al Kursiyy al Jauzah, meaning “the footstool of the Central One,” referring to the constellation Orion.
Dabih	Beta Capricorni Aa	3.05	20^h 21^m 00.7^s	−14° 46′ 53″
The name comes from the Arabic al-dhābiḥ, meaning “the butcher.”
Dalim	Alpha Fornacis A	3.85	03^h 12^m 04.5277^s	–28° 59′ 15.425″
The name comes from the Arabic al-ẓalīm, meaning “ostrich.”
Danfeng	L 168-9 (Tucana)	11.02	23^h 20^m 07.52452^s	−60° 03′ 54.6447″
The name Danfeng (丹凤) comes from China and refers to the red phoenix, a sacred bird symbolizing good fortune in ancient Chinese lore. The red dwarf was named as part of the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. A planet orbiting the star, L 168-9 b, was named Qingluan. The name (青鸾) refers to a sacred blue bird that was known as a messenger of the voice of love.
Deneb	Alpha Cygni	1.25	20^h 41^m 25.9^s	+45° 16′ 49″
The name is the Arabic word for “tail.” It is derived from the phrase Dhanab al-Dajājah, meaning “the tail of the hen.” The star marks the tail of the Swan (Cygnus).
Deneb Algedi	Delta Capricorni Aa	2.85	21^h 47^m 02.44424^s	−16° 07′ 38.2335″
The name comes from the Arabic phrase ðanab al-jady, meaning “the tail of the goat.”
Denebola	Beta Leonis	2.113	11^h 49^m 03.57834^s	+14° 34′ 19.4090″
The name is derived from the Arabic phrase ðanab al-asad, meaning “the tail of the lion.”
Diadem	Alpha Comae Berenices A	4.85	13^h 09^m 59.285^s	+17° 31′ 46.04″
Diadem refers to the wreath of jewels in Berenice’s hair, represented by the constellation Coma Berenices.
Dilmun	WASP-121 (Puppis)	10.4	07^h 10^m 24.06046^s	−39° 05′ 50.5712″
The name Dilmun comes from Bahrain. It was selected for the star as part of the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. It was the Sumerian name of an ancient civilisation of the Bahrain archipelago and the eastern Arabian Peninsula. The planet WASP-121 b was named Tylos, derived from Τύλος, the ancient Greek name for Bahrain.

Dingolay	HD 96063 (Leo)	8.37	11^h 04^m 44.4547168894^s	-02° 30’ 47.585593948’’
The proposal for the name came from Trinidad and Tobago as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Dingolay means to dance, twist and turn in elaborate movements. HD 96063 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Ramajay, which means to sing and make music in a steelpan style. Both names symbolize the culture and language of the ancestors of the people of Trinidad and Tobago.
Diphda	Beta Ceti	2.02	00^h 43^m 35.37090^s	–17° 59′ 11.7827″
Diphda is the Arabic word for “frog.” The name comes from the phrase aḍ-ḍifdaʿ aṯ-ṯānī, meaning “the second frog.”
Dìwö	WASP-17 (Scorpius)	11.5	15^h 59^m 50.9473^s	−28° 03′ 42.327″
The proposal for the name came from Costa Rica as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Dìwö means “the sun” in Bribri language. WASP-17 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Ditsö̀, which is the name that the god Sibö̀ gave to the first Bribri people.
Diya	WASP-72 (Fornax)	10.88	02^h 44^m 09^s	-30° 10’ 08’’
The star was named after an oil lamp brought to Mauritius by Indian ancestors in the 1820s. The lamp is used for special occasions, such as the light festival of Diwali. The proposal for the name came from Mauritius as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. WASP-72 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Cuptor, after a traditional clay oven that was once commonly used in the country.
Dofida	HD 117618 (Centaurus)	7.17	13^h 32^m 25.55543^s	–47° 16′ 16.9091″
The proposal for the name came from Indonesia as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Dofida means “our star” in Nias language. HD 117618 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Noifasui, which means “revolve around” in Nias language.
Dombay	HAT-P-3 (Ursa Major)	11.577	13^h 44^m 22.5939^s	+48° 01′ 43.2063″
The star was named after a resort region in the North Caucasus mountains that is enclosed by mountain forests and rich wildlife, including bears (a reference to Ursa Major). The proposal for the name came from Russia as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HAT-P-3 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Teberda, after a mountain river in Dombay with a rapid water flow, symbolising the planet’s rapid motion around its host star.
Dschubba	Delta Scorpii A	2.307	16^h00^m 20.00528^s	–22° 37′ 18.1431″
The name is probably derived from the Arabic Al Jabhah, meaning “the forehead” or “the front.”
Dubhe	Alpha Ursae Majoris A	1.79	11^h 03^m 43.67152^s	+61° 45′ 03.7249″
The name is Arabic for “bear.” It comes from the phrase żahr ad-dubb al-akbar, which means “the back of the Greater Bear.” The name refers to the star’s position in Ursa Major.
Dziban	Psi¹ Draconis A	4.58	17^h 41^m 56.35536^s	+72° 08′ 55.8481″
The name comes from the Arabic Adh-Dhi’ban, meaning “the two wolves” or “the two jackals.”
Ebla	HD 218566 (Pisces)	8.628	23^h 09^m 10.72771^s	−02° 15′ 38.6775″
The star was named after one of the earliest kingdoms in Syria. The proposal for the name came from Syria as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 218566 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Ugarit, after a city where scribes devised the Ugaritic alphabet around 1400 BCE.
Edasich	Iota Draconis	3.29	15^h 24^m 55.77463^s	+58° 57′ 57.8344″
The name comes from the Arabic Al Ḍhiba’ or Al dhīlī, meaning “male hyena.” Iota Draconis b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Hypatia, after the Greek Neoplatonist philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician.
Electra	17 Tauri	3.70	03^h 44^m 52.53688^s	+24° 06′ 48.0112″
The star was named after one of the Pleiades sisters in Greek mythology.
Elgafar	Phi Virginis A	4.81	14^h 28^m 12.13894^s	−02° 13′ 40.6579″
The name comes from the Arabic al-ghafr, an Arabic lunar mansion consisting of Phi, Iota and Kappa Virginis.
Elkurud	Theta Columbae	5.02	06^h 07^m 31.63216^s	−37° 15′ 10.5114″
The name comes from the Arabic word al-furūd, meaning “the solitary ones,” used by early Arab poets to describe a number of anonymous stars.
Elnath	Beta Tauri Aa	1.65	05^h 26^m 17.51312^s	28° 36′ 26.8262″
The name is derived from the Arabic an-naţħ, referring to the bull’s horns. Elnath marks the tip of the Bull’s northern horn.
Eltanin	Gamma Draconis	2.23	17^h 56^m 36.36988^s	+51° 29′ 20.0242″
The name comes from the Arabic At-Tinnin, meaning “the great serpent.”
Emiw	HD 7199 (Tucana)	8.06	01^h10^m 47.22139^s	−66° 11′ 17.3901″
The proposal for the name came from Mozambique as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Emiw represents love in the local Makhuwa language of the northern region of Mozambique. HD 7199 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Hairu, which represents unity in Makhuwa language.
Enif	Epsilon Pegasi	2.399	21^h 44^m 11.15614^s	+09° 52′ 30.0311″
The name comes from the Arabic word for “nose.” The star marks the muzzle of Pegasus.
Errai	Gamma Cephei Aa	3.21	23^h 39^m 20.852^s	+77° 37′ 56.19″
The name comes from the Arabic ar-rā‘ī, “the shepherd.”
Fafnir	42 Draconis A	4.82	18^h 25^m 59.13734^s	+65° 33′ 48.5288″
The star was named after a Norse mythological dwarf who turned into a dragon. It also shares the name with a fictional planet in Larry Niven’s universe. 42 Draconis b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Orbitar, which is a contrived word honouring NASA’s space launch and orbital operations.
Fang	Pi Scorpii Aa	2.89	15^h 58^m 51.11324^s	−26° 06′ 50.7886″
Fang comes from the Chinese name for the star, 房宿一 (Fáng Xiù yī), meaning “the First Star of Room.” The Chinese Room asterism is formed by Pi Scorpii, Rho Scorpii, Delta Scorpii, Beta¹ Scorpii and Beta² Scorpii.
Fawaris	Delta Cygni A	2.87	19^h 44^m 58.47854^s	+45° 07′ 50.9161″
The name comes from the Arabic name al-Fawāris, meaning “the riders,” which applied to an asterism the star formed with three other Northern Cross stars: Zeta, Epsilon, and Gamma Cygni.
Felis	HD 85951 (Hydra)	4.95	09^h 54^m 52.20987^s	−19° 00′ 33.6949″
HD 85951 was the brightest star in the obsolete constellation Felis (the Cat).
Felixvarela	BD-17 63 (Cetus)	9.63	00^h 28^m 34.3061^s	−16° 13′ 34.8414″
The star was named after Felix Varela (1788–1853), the first person to teach science in Cuba at the San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary. The proposal for the name came from Cuba as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. BD-17 63 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Finlay, after Carlos Juan Finlay (1833–1915), an epidemiologist recognized as a pioneer in the research of yellow fever.
Filetdor	WASP-166 (Hydra)	9.36	09^h 39^m 30.03^s	-20° 58’ 56.71’’
The name Filetdor comes from “Filet d’Or,” which refers to a golden sea serpent, the protagonist in the Mallorcan folktale (rondalla) “Na Filet d’Or.” The name was selected in the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. The winning entry came from Spain. The planet orbiting the star, WASP-166 b, was named Catalineta, after the little girl who is a heroine in “Na Filet d’Or.”
Flegetonte	HD 102195 (Virgo)	8.07	11^h 45^m 42.29278^s	+02° 49′ 17.3262″
The star was named after the underworld river of fire in Greek mythology, mentioned in the Italian narrative poem Divina Commedia (Divine Comedy) by Dante Alighieri. The proposal for the name came from Italy as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 102195 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Lete, after the underworld river of oblivion in Greek mythology.
Fomalhaut	Alpha Piscis Austrini A	1.16	22^h 57^m 39.0465^s	−29° 37′ 20.050″
The name is derived from the Arabic phrase fam al-ḥūt (al-janūbī), which means “the mouth of the (Southern) Fish.”
Formosa	HD 100655 (Leo)	6.45	11^h 35^m 03.75298^s	+20° 26′ 29.5637″
The proposal for the name came from Taiwan as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Formosa is the historical name of Taiwan used in the 17th century, meaning “beautiful” in Latin. HD 100655 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Sazum, which is the traditional name of Yuchi, a Township in Nantou county, in which the famous Sun-Moon Lake lies. Sazum means “water” in the language of the aboriginal Thao people who live in the region.
Franz	HAT-P-14 (Hercules)	9.99	17^h 20^m 28^s	+38° 14’ 32’’
The star was named after the character of the Austrian emperor in the film Sissi. The proposal for the name came from Austria as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HAT-P-14 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Sissi, after Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
Fulu	Zeta Cassiopeiae	3.66	00^h 36^m 58.28419^s	+53° 53′ 48.8673″
Fulu (附路) is the star’s traditional name in China. It means “auxiliary road.” The star stands alone in the Chinese asterism Auxiliary Road.
Fumalsamakah	Beta Piscium	4.40	23^h 03^m 52.61349^s	+03° 49′ 12.1662″
The name is derived from the Arabic phrase fum al-samakah, meaning “the mouth of the fish.”
Funi	HD 109246 (Draco)	8.77	12^h 32^m 07^s	+74° 29’ 22’’
The proposal for the name came from Iceland as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Funi is an old Icelandic word for “fire” or “blaze.” HD 109246 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Fold, which means “earth” or “soil” in old Icelandic.
Furud	Zeta Canis Majoris Aa	3.025	06^h 20^m 18.79204^s	–30° 03′ 48.1202″
The name comes from the Arabic al-furūd, meaning “the solitary ones.” It was used by early Arab poets for a number of anonymous stars.
Fuyue	G Scorpii	3.21	17^h 49^m 51.48081^s	−37° 02′ 35.8975″
Fuyue is the star’s traditional name in China. Fu Yue was a labourer who went on to become a high-ranking minister under the King Wu Ding of the Shang dynasty (1324-1265).
Gacrux	Gamma Crucis	1.64	12^h 31^m 09.95961^s	−57° 06′ 47.5684″
The name is a contraction of the words Gamma and Crux.
Gakyid	HD 73534 (Cancer)	8.24	08^h 39^m 15.8030^s	+12° 57′ 37.3485″
The proposal for the name came from Bhutan as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Gakyid means “happiness.” HD 73534 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Drukyul, which means “land of the thunder dragon” and has been the official name of Bhutan since the 17th century.
Gar	GJ 486 (Virgo)	11.395	12^h 47^m 56.62457^s	+09° 45′ 05.0357″
The name Gar comes from the Basque language. It means “flame.” It was selected for the star as part of the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. The winning entry came from Spain. The planet GJ 486 b was named Su, which means “fire” in the Basque language.
Garnet Star	Mu Cephei	4.08	21^h 43^m 30.4609^s	+58° 46′ 48.166″
The name Garnet Star (or Herschel’s Garnet Star) comes from the German-born British astronomer William Herschel’s description of the colour of Mu Cephei as a “very fine deep garnet colour.” The IAU formalized the name on September 19, 2024.
Geminga	PSR B0633+17 (Gemini)	25.5	06^h 33^m 54.15^s	+17° 46′ 12.9″
The name Geminga is a contraction of “Gemini gamma-ray source,” as well as a transcription of ghè minga, meaning “it’s not there” in the Milanese dialect of Lombard. The pulsar was named by its discoverer, the Italian physicist Giovanni Bignami.
Giausar	Lambda Draconis	3.85	11^h 31^m 24.22075^s	+69° 19′ 51.8696″
Giausar is the star’s traditional name. It is derived from the Persian Ghāuzar, meaning “the tail of the dragon.” It refers to the “node” of the lunar orbit, where the Moon crosses the ecliptic to the south. In western astrology, the tail of the dragon is known as the south node.
Gienah	Gamma Corvi A	2.585	12^h 15^m 48.37081^s	–17° 32′ 30.9496″
The name is derived from the Arabic word for “the wing” (al-janāħ) and comes from the phrase al-janāħ al-ghirāb al-yaman, which means “the right wing of the crow.” The name is a reference to the star’s position in the constellation Corvus, the Raven, even though in modern depictions of the constellation, Gienah marks the Raven’s left wing.
Ginan	Epsilon Crucis	3.58	12^h 21^m 21.60936^s	−60° 24′ 04.1291″
Ginan is the star’s traditional name in the culture of the Wardaman people of the Northern Territory of Australia. It refers to a dilly bag – the “Bag of Songs” in Wardaman creation mythology.
Gloas	WASP-13 (Lynx)	10.42	09^h20^m 24.7144^s	+33° 52′ 56.700″
Gloas means “to shine” in Manx Gaelic. The proposal for the name came from the United Kingdom as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. WASP-13 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Cruinlagh, which means “to orbit” in Manx Gaelic.
Gnomon	WASP-43 (Sextans)	12.4	10^h 19^m 38.00889^s	−09° 48′ 22.6058″
The name Gnomon (γνώμων) denotes an ancient astronomical instrument, like a sundial, that casts a shadow whose length and direction can indicate time or determine latitude. The name was selected as part of the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. The winning entry came from Romania. The planet WASP-43 b was named Astrolábos, from the Greek word for astrolabe (ἀστρολάβος), an ancient instrument used for determining latitude, measuring altitude, and identifying stars and planets.
Gomeisa	Beta Canis Minoris A	2.89	07^h 27^m 09.04174^s	+08° 17′ 21.5368″
The name is derived from the Arabic al-ghumaisa’, meaning “the bleary-eyed (woman)” and comes from the phrase mirzam al-ghumaisa‘, which means “the girdle of the bleary-eyed one.”
Grumium	Xi Draconis A	3.75	17^h 53^m 31.72962^s	+56° 52′ 21.5143″
The name is a corruption of the Latin word Grunnum, meaning “snout.” Ptolemy described the star’s position as being on the jawbone of the dragon (Draco).
Guahayona	HAT-P-26 (Virgo)	11.76	14^h 12^m 37.53311^s	+04° 03′ 36.1166″
The name comes from Puerto Rico and was selected for the star as part of the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. In Taíno legend, Guahayona was a hero known as “the one who shone with his own light.” The mythological figure is identified with the morning and evening “star” Venus. The planet HAT-P-26 b was named Guataubá, after the Taíno deity of thunder, clouds, and lightning, who heralded impending hurricanes. Both figures are associated with Taíno creation myths.
Gudja	Kappa Serpentis	4.09	15^h 48^m44.37676^s	18° 08′ 29.6342″
Gudja is the star’s traditional name in the culture of the Wardaman people of the Northern Territory in Australia. It means “water goanna.”
Gumala	HD 179949 (Sagittarius)	6.25	19^h 15^m33.22990^s	−24° 10′ 45.6668″
The proposal for the name came from Brunei as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Gumala is a Malay word that refers to a magic bezoar stone found in snakes, dragons, etc. HD 179949 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Mastika, which means “gem,” “jewel,” “precious stone” or “the most beautiful” in Malay.
Guniibuu	36 Ophiuchi A	5.08	17^h 15^m 20.851^s	−26° 36′ 09.04″
The star was named after a mythological robin red-breast bird in the mythology of the Kamilaroi and Euahlayi Aboriginal peoples of New South Wales, Australia.
Hadar	Beta Centauri Aa	0.61	14^h 03^m 49.40535^s	–60° 22′ 22.9266″
The name means “the settled area” or “the settled land” in Arabic.
Haedus	Eta Aurigae	3.18	05^h 06^m 30.89337^s	+41° 14′ 04.1127″
The name means “kid” in Latin. The star represented one of the kids of Capella, the she-goat.
Hamal	Alpha Arietis	2.00	02^h 07^m 10.40570^s	+23° 27′ 44.7032″
The name is derived from the Arabic rās al-ħamal, meaning “the head of the ram.”
Hassaleh	Iota Aurigae	2.69	04^h 56^m 59.62109^s	+33° 09′ 57.9585″
The origin of the name is uncertain. It has been used for the star since the publication of Czech astronomer Antonín Bečvář’s Atlas Coeli (1951).
Hatysa	Iota Orionis Aa	2.77	05^h 35^m 25.98191^s	–05° 54′ 35.6435″
The origin of the name is uncertain. It has been used for the star since the publication of Czech astronomer Antonín Bečvář’s Atlas Coeli (1951).
Helvetios	51 Pegasi	5.49	22^h 57^m 27.9804^s	+20° 46′ 07.7822″
The name is Latin for “the Helvetian,” referring to the Celtic tribe that lived in the Swiss Plateau in ancient times. The star was named after a public nomination and vote. 51 Pegasi b, the first ever exoplanet discovered orbiting a main sequence star, was named Dimidium, which is the Latin word for “half” and refers to the planet’s mass of at least half the mass of Jupiter.
Heze	Zeta Virginis A	3.376	13^h 34^m 41.591^s	–00° 35′ 44.95″
The origin of the name is unknown. It has been used for the star since the publication of Czech astronomer Antonín Bečvář’s Atlas Coeli (1951).
Hoggar	HD 28678 (Taurus)	8.54	04^h 31^m 28^s	+04° 34’ 48’’
The star was named after the main mountain range in the Sahara Desert in southern Algeria. The proposal for the name came from Algeria as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 28678 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Tassili, after the UNESCO World Heritage site in the Sahara Desert, renowned for its prehistoric cave art and scenic geological formations.
Homam	Zeta Pegasi A	3.414	22^h 41^m 27.72072^s	+10° 49′ 52.9079″
Homam is the star’s traditional name. It means “man of high spirit” or “lucky star of high minded.”
Horna	HAT-P-38 (Triangulum)	12.56	02^h 21^m 32^s	+32° 14’ 47’’
The star was named after the underworld in Finnic mythology. The proposal for the name came from Finland as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HAT-P-38 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Hiisi, which is a term that originally denoted sacred localities and later came to represent evil spirits from Finnic mythology.
Hunahpú	HD 98219 (Crater)	8.05	11^h 17^m 47.5531^s	–23° 58′ 31.4952″
The star was named after one of the twin gods who became the Sun in K’iche’ (Quiché) Mayan mythology. The proposal for the name came from Honduras as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 98219 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Ixbalanqué, after the other twin god, who became the Moon in K’iche’ Mayan mythology.
Hunor	HAT-P-2 (Hercules)	8.71	16^h 20^m 36.3579^s	+41° 02′ 53.1090″
The star was named after the legendary ancestor of the Huns and the Hungarian nation. The proposal for the name came from Hungary as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HAT-P-2 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Magor, after the legendary ancestor of the Magyar people and the Hungarian nation, and brother of Hunor.
Iklil	Rho Scorpii Aa	3.86	15^h 56^m 53.07624^s	−29° 12′ 50.6612″
The name probably comes from the Arabic lunar mansion Iklil l (al-ʼiklīl) and means “the crown (of the forehead).” The star was likely a part of the Iklil lunar mansion, along with Acrab, Dschubba, Fang, and possibly Jabbah.
Illyrian	HD 82886 (Leo Minor)	7.63	09^h 35^m 45.1840^s	+34° 46′ 50.673″
The proposal for the name came from Albania as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Illyrians are an ancient people who inhabited the Balkans region (including Albania). HD 82886 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Arber, which is a term for the inhabitants of Albania during the medieval period.
Imai	Delta Crucis	2.79	12^h 15^m 08.71673^s	–58° 44′ 56.1369″
Imai is the star’s traditional name in the culture of the Mursi people in Ethiopia.
Inquill	HD 156411 (Ara)	6.67	17^h 19^m 51.401^s	–48° 32′ 57.54″
The star was named after a character from the Inca legend Way to the Sun by the Peruvian author Abraham Valdelomar. The proposal for the name came from Peru as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 156411 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Sumajmajta, after Sumaj Majta, the other character in Valdelomar’s tragic love story.
Intan	HD 20868 (Fornax)	9.92	03^h 20^m 42.69389^s	−33° 43′ 48.3739″
The proposal for the name came from Malaysia as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Intan means “diamond” in the Malay language (Bahasa Melayu). HD 20868 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Baiduri, which means “opal” in Malay language (Bahasa Melayu).
Intercrus	HD 81688 (Ursa Major), 41 Lyncis	5.413	09^h 28^m 39.9889^s	+45° 36′ 05.3353″
The name means “between the legs” in Latin style, referring to the star’s position in Ursa Major. It was given to the star after a public nomination and vote. HD 81688 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Arkas, after the son of Callisto in Greek mythology. Callisto was a nymph who attracted Zeus and became pregnant with his child. When Hera found out, she became furious and turned the nymph into a bear. Callisto is represented by the constellation Ursa Major.
Irena	WASP-38 (Hercules)	9.42	16^h 15^m 50^s	+10° 01’ 57’’
The star was named after the leading character in the novel Under the Free Sun: A Story of the Ancient Grandfathers by Slovene writer Fran Saleški Finžgar. The proposal for the name came from Slovenia as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. WASP-38 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Iztok, after the other leading character in the novel.
Itonda	HD 208487 (Grus)	7.48	21^h 57^m 19.8477^s	−37° 45′ 49.037″
The proposal for the name came from Gabon as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Itonda, in the Myene tongue, corresponds to all that is beautiful. HD 208487 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Mintome, which, in the Fang tongue, is a mythical land where a brotherhood of brave men live.
Izar	Epsilon Boötis A	2.37	14^h 44^m 59.21746^s	+27° 04′ 27.2099″
The name comes from the Arabic izār, meaning “veil.”
Jabbah	Nu Scorpii Aa	4.349	16^h 11^m 59.740^s	−19° 27′ 38.33″
The name is believed to come from the Arabic Iklīl al Jabhah, meaning “the crown of the forehead.”
Jishui	Omicron Geminorum	4.90	07^h 39^m 09.93286^s	+34° 35′ 03.6443″
Jishui is the star’s traditional Chinese name. Omicron Geminorum is the only star in the Chinese asterism 積水 (Jī Shǔi), Accumulated Water.
Kaewkosin	GJ 3470 (Cancer)	12.330	07^h 59^m 05.83953^s	+15° 23′ 29.2361″
The name Kaewkosin (แก้วโกสินทร์) comes from Thailand and refers to the crystals of the Hindu deity Indra in the Thai language, alluding to the ancient belief that the stars were gemstones. The name was selected as part of the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. The planet GJ 3470 b was named Phailinsiam (ไพลินสยาม) which is the Thai term for the blue “Siamese Sapphire,” alluding to the detection of Rayleigh scattering in the planet’s atmosphere – suggestive of blue skies.
Kaffaljidhma	Gamma Ceti A	3.56	02^h 43^m 18.03910^s	+03° 14′ 08.9390″
The name is derived from the Arabic al-kaf al-jaðmāʼ, meaning “the cut-short hand.” It originally applied to five stars: Gamma, Xi¹, Xi², Delta and Mu Ceti.
Kalausi	HD 83443 (Vela)	8.24	09^h 37^m 11.8276^s	–43° 16′ 19.9326″
The proposal for the name came from Kenya as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Kalausi means a “very strong whirling column of wind” in the Dholuo language of Kenya. HD 83443 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Buru, which means “dust” in the Dholuo language of Kenya and is typically associated with windstorms.
Kamuy	HD 145457 (Corona Borealis)	6.57	16^h 10^m 03.91437^s	+26° 44′ 33.8937″
The proposal for the name came from Japan as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. The word Kamuy denotes a supernatural entity possessing spiritual energy in the Ainu language. HD 145457 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Chura, which means “natural beauty” in the Ryukyuan/Okinawan language.
Kang	Kappa Virginis	4.18	14^h 12^m 53.74538^s	−10° 16′ 25.3340″
Kang comes from the Chinese name for the Neck asterism (亢宿 – Kàng Xiù), formed by Kappa, Iota, Phi and Lambda Virginis.
Karaka	HD 137388 (Apus)	8.70	15^h 35^m 39.921^s	−80° 12′ 16.54″
The proposal for the name came from New Zealand as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Karaka is the word in the Māori language for a plant endemic to New Zealand that produces a bright orange, fleshy fruit. HD 137388 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Kererū, which is the word in the Māori language for a large bush pigeon native to New Zealand.
Kaus Australis	Epsilon Sagittarii A	1.85	18^h 24^m 10.31840^s	–34° 23′ 04.6193″
Kaus comes from the Arabic qaws, meaning “bow,” and australis is Latin for “southern.” The star marks the southern tip of the Archer’s bow.
Kaus Borealis	Lambda Sagittarii	2.82	18^h 27^m 58.24072^s	−25° 25′ 18.1146″
Kaus comes from the Arabic qaws, meaning “bow,” and borealis is Latin for “northern.” The star marks the northern tip of the Archer’s bow.
Kaus Media	Delta Sagittarii	2.70	18^h 20^m 59.64354^s	−29° 49′ 41.1659″
Kaus comes from the Arabic qaws, meaning “bow,” and media is Latin for “middle.” The star marks the middle of the Archer’s bow.
Kaveh	HD 175541 (Serpens)	8.03	18^h 55^m 40.8840^s	+04° 15′ 55.1623″
The star was named after one of the heroes of the Shahnameh, an epic poem written by the Persian poet Ferdowsi between 977 and 1010 CE and considered the national epic of Greater Iran. The proposal for the name came from Iran as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 175541 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Kavian, after a banner carried by Kaveh, called Derafsh Kaviani (Derafsh: banner, Kaviani: relating to Kaveh).
Keid	Omicron² Eridani A	4.43	04^h 15^m 16.31963^s	−07° 39′ 10.3404″
Keid comes from the Arabic qayḍ, meaning “(egg)shells.”
Khambalia	Lambda Virginis A	4.52	14^h 19^m 06.59235^s	−13° 22′ 15.9459″
The name comes from the Greek χαμβαλια (khambalia), which was the name given to the lunar station the star belonged to in a Coptic manuscript list of lunar stations. The origin of the name is unknown.
Kitalpha	Alpha Equulei A	3.919	21^h 15^m 49.43192^s	+05° 14′ 52.2430″
The name is a contraction of the Arabic phrase qiṭ‘a(t) al-faras, meaning “part of the horse.”
Kochab	Beta Ursae Minoris	2.08	14^h 50^m 42.32580^s	+74° 09′ 19.8142″
The origin of the name is uncertain. It may be derived from the Arabic al-kawkab or Hebrew kōkhāv, both meaning “star,” or from Alrucaba (Reicchabba in the Alfonsine Tables), a name that was also used for Polaris and either comes from the Arabic Al Rakabah, “the riders,” or from the Chaldee Rukub, meaning “vehicle.”
Koeia	HIP 12961 (Eridanus)	9.7	02^h 46^m 42.89^s	−23° 05′ 11.8″
The name is the word for “star” in the language of the Taíno indigenous people of the Caribbean. The proposal for the name came from Puerto Rico as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HIP 12961 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Aumatex, after the god of wind in the mythology of the Taíno people.
Koit	XO-4 (Lynx)	10.674	07^h 21^m 33.1602^s	+58° 16′ 05.112″
The name is the Estonian word for “dawn.” The proposal came from Estonia as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. XO-4 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Hämarik, which is Estonian for “twilight.”
Komondor	HAT-P-12 (Canes Venatici)	12.84	13^h 57^m 33.4669^s	+43° 29′ 36.602″
The names Komondor for the star HAT-P-12 and Puli for the planet HAT-P-12 b were selected as part of the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. The winning entries came from Hungary. The star and the planet lie in the constellation Canes Venatici (the Hunting Dogs) and are named after Hungarian dog breeds. The Komondor is a large, white, long-haired sheepdog and the Puli is a small-medium, black, long-haired herding dog.
Kornephoros	Beta Herculis Aa	2.81	16^h 30^m 13.19955^s	+21° 29′ 22.6008″
Kornephoros is the Greek word for “club bearer.” It refers to Heracles.
Kosjenka	WASP-63 (Columba)	11.10 ± 0.08	06^h 17^m 20.7485^s	−38° 19′ 23.754″
The names Kosjenka for the star WASP-63 and Regoč for the planet WASP-63 b were selected as part of the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. The winning entries came from Croatia. Kosjenka and Regoč are protagonists in Croatian children’s author Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić fairy tale Regoč, published in the short story collection Croatian Tales of Long Ago in 1916.
Kraz	Beta Corvi	2.647	12^h 34^m 23.23484^s	−23° 23′ 48.3374″
The origin of the name is unknown. It has been used for the star since the publication of Czech astronomer Antonín Bečvář’s Atlas Coeli (1951).
Kurhah	Xi Cephei Aa	4.26	22^h 03^m 47.455^s	+64° 37′ 40.71″
The name comes from the Arabic al-qurhah, translated as a white spot, or blaze, in the face of a horse.
La Superba	Y Canum Venaticorum	4.86 – 7.32	12^h 45^m 07.83^s	+45° 26′ 24.92″
The star was named by the 19th century Italian astronomer Angelo Secchi. The name means “the superb one.”
Lang-Exster	Alpha Tucanae A	2.86	22^h 18^m 30.11244^s	−60° 15′ 34.6664″
The name is a combination of two terms that were used when the constellation Tucana was created in the late 16th and early 17th century. The Dutch explorer Frederick de Houtman called the newly created constellation Den Indiaenschen Exster, op Indies Lang ghenaemt, meaning “the Indian magpie, named Lang in the Indies.” He was presumably describing the hornbill (lang), another bird native to the East Indies and Malaysia. The name was approved for the bright star Alpha Tucanae on September 19, 2024.
Larawag	Epsilon Scorpii	2.31	16^h 50^m 09.8^s	–34° 17′ 36″
Larawag is the star’s traditional name in the culture of the Wardaman people of the Northern Territory of Australia. It means “clear sighting.”
Leepwal	Zeta Centauri A	2.55	13^h 55^m 32.38565^s	−47° 17′ 18.1482″
Leepwal (Ļeepwal) is the name of Zeta Centauri in the Marshall Islands. In Marshallese lore, Ļeepwal is one of the ten children of Lōktañūr (represented by Capella), the mother of all stars. The name was approved by the IAU on July 18, 2024.
Lerna	HAT-P-42 (Hydra)	12.17	09^h 01^m 22^s	+06° 05’ 50’’
The star was named after the lake in the eastern Peloponnese where the mythical Lernaean Hydra lived. The proposal for the name came from Greece as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HAT-P-42 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Iolaus, after the nephew of Heracles who helped the hero defeat the Hydra.
Lesath	Upsilon Scorpii	2.70	17^h 30^m 45.83712^s	–37° 17′ 44.9285″
The name comes from the Arabic las’a, meaning “pass (or bite) of a poisonous animal.”
Libertas	Xi Aquilae A	4.722	19^h 54^m 14.88184^s	+08° 27′ 41.2299″
Libertas is Latin for “liberty.” The constellation Aquila represents the Eagle, a popular symbol of freedom and fortitude. The star was named after a public nomination and vote. Xi Aquilae b, a planet orbiting the star, discovered in 2008, was named Fortitudo (“fortitude”).
Lich	PSR B1257+12 (Virgo)		13^h 00^m 01^s	+12° 40′ 57″
The pulsar was named after a fictional undead creature that can control other undead creatures with magic. The planets discovered orbiting the pulsar in 1992 and 1994 were named Draugr, Poltergeist and Phobetor. A draugr is an undead creature from Norse mythology, a poltergeist is a type of ghost that creates physical disturbances, and Phobetor (“the Frightener”) is one of the thousand sons of Somnus (the personification of sleep in Roman mythology and counterpart to the Greek Hypnos). In Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Phobetor appears in dreams as a beast, bird or long serpent.
Liesma	HD 118203 (Ursa Major)	8.05	13^h 34^m02.5394^s	+53° 43′ 42.6984″
The star was named after a character from the Latvian poem “Staburags un Liesma.” The word Liesma means “flame.” The proposal for the name came from Latvia as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 118203 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Staburags, after another character from the same poem. The word itself denotes a rock.
Lilii Borea	39 Arietis	4.514	02^h 47^m 54.54142^s	+29° 14′ 49.6132″
The star was described as Lilii Borea by the 18th century French astronomer Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille as one of the stars of the now obsolete constellation Lilium, the Lily. The name means “in the north of Lilium.” The star 41 Arietis, now formally named Bharani, was Lilii Austrina (“in the south of Lilium”). Both stars now belong to the constellation Aries.
Lionrock	HD 212771 (Aquarius)	7.60	22^h 27^m 03.0722278619^s	-17° 15’ 49.163181595’’
The star was named after Lion Rock, the lion-shaped peak overlooking Hong Kong. The proposal for the name came from Hong Kong as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 212771 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Victoriapeak, after the Victoria Peak, the highest hill on Hong Kong island.
Lucilinburhuc	HD 45350 (Auriga)	7.88	06^h 28^m 45.7103^s	+38° 57′ 46.667″
The star was named after the Lucilinburhuc fortress, built in 963 by the founder of Luxembourg, Count Siegfried. The proposal for the name came from Luxembourg as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 45350 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Peitruss, after the river Pétrusse in Luxembourg. The river’s bend around Lucilinburhuc fortress alludes to the orbit of the planet around its star.
Lusitânia	HD 45652 (Monoceros)	8.13	06^h 29^m 13.1919^s	+10° 56′ 02.0061″
The star was named after the ancient Iberian Roman province located where most of the modern-day Portugal lies. The proposal for the name came from Portugal as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 45652 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Viriato, after a legendary leader of the Lusitanian people who led the resistance against Roman invaders in the 2nd century BCE.
Maasym	Lambda Herculis	4.402	17^h 30^m 44.3099^s	+26° 06′ 38.323″
Maasym comes from the Arabic miʽṣam, meaning “the wrist.”
Macondo	HD 93083 (Antlia)	8.33	10^h 44^m 20.914^s	–33° 34′ 37.28″
The star was named after the fictional village in the novel One Hundred Years of Solitude (Cien años de soledad) by the Colombian writer Gabriel García Marquez. The proposal for the name came from Columbia as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 93083 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Melquíades, after one of the characters in the novel, who walks around Macondo, like a planet orbiting a star and connecting it with the external world.
Mago	HD 32518 (Camelopardalis)	6.436	05^h 09^m 36.7201^s	+69° 38′ 21.8551″
The star was named after the Mago National Park in Ethiopia, noted for its giraffes (a reference to the constellation Camelopardalis, the Giraffe). The proposal for the name came from the pupils of the Max-Born-Gymnasium in Neckargemünd, Germany as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 32518 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Neri, after the river that runs through the Mago National Park.
Mahasim	Theta Aurigae A	2.65	05^h 59^m 43.27012^s	+37° 12′ 45.3047″
The name is derived from the Arabic al-miʽşam “the wrist.” It refers to the wrist of Auriga, the Charioteer.
Mahsati	HD 152581 (Ophiuchus)	8.54	16^h 53^m 43.5825748619^s	+11° 58’ 25.491915200’’
The star was named after Mahsati Ganjavi, a 12th century Persian poetess, born in Ganja (Azerbaijan). The proposal for the name came from Azerbaijan as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 152581 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Ganja, after Azerbaijan’s second largest city and birthplace of many prominent Azerbaijani people, founded in 859-860.
Maia	20 Tauri	3.871	03^h 45^m 49.6067^s	24° 22′ 03.895″
The star was named after one of the Pleiades sisters in Greek mythology.
Malmok	WASP-39 (Virgo)	12.11	14^h 29^m 18.4151765921^s	-03° 26’ 40.203046112’’
Malmok is an indigenous name of a beach in the northern part of Aruba. The proposal for the name came from Aruba as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. WASP-39 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Bocaprins, after the Boca Prins beach in the Arikok National Park on the east coast of Aruba.
Marfik	Lambda Ophiuchi A	3.90	16^h 30^m 54.8229^s	+01° 59′ 02.123″
The name comes from the Arabic marfiq, meaning “the elbow.” The star marks the elbow of Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer.
Markab	Alpha Pegasi	2.48	23^h 04^m 45.65345^s	+15° 12′ 18.9617″
The name is either derived from the Arabic markab, meaning “the saddle of the horse,” or is a mistranscription of Mankib, which comes from the phrase Mankib al-Faras, meaning “(the star of) the shoulder of the horse,” referring to the constellation Pegasus.
Markeb	Kappa Velorum	2.48	09^h 22^m 06.81761^s	–55° 00′ 38.4017″
Markeb comes from the Arabic markab, meaning “something to ride.”
Márohu	WASP-6 (Aquarius)	11.9	23^h 12^m 37.7380^s	−22° 40′ 26.261″
The star was named after the Taíno god of drought and protector of the sun. The proposal for the name came from the Dominican Republic as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. WASP-6 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Boinayel, after the Taíno god of rain.
Marsic	Kappa Herculis A	4.994	16^h 08^m 04.52481^s	+17° 02′ 49.1150″
Marsic is one of the star’s traditional names, derived from the Arabic Al-Mirfaq, meaning “the elbow.” It shares a derivative of the name with Marfik, Lambda Ophiuchi A.
Maru	WD 0806-661 (Volans)	13.71	08^h 06^m 53.75366^s	−66° 18′ 16.7011″
The names Maru for the star WD 0806-661 and Ahra for the planet WD 0806-661 b were selected as part of the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. The entries came from the Republic of Korea. Maru (마루) is a Korean word reminiscent of the sky and Ahra (아라) is a Korean word meaning “the ocean.”
Matar	Eta Pegasi Aa	2.95	22^h 43^m 00.13743^s	+30° 13′ 16.4822″
The name comes from the Arabic phrase Al Saʽd al Maṭar, meaning “the lucky star of rain.”
Matza	HIP 65426 (Centaurus)	7.01 ± 0.03	13^h 24^m 36.0977360304^s	-51° 30’ 16.044711840’’
The word Matza means “a star in the sky” or “somebody that shines within” in the language of the Zoque people of Mexico. The name was selected as part of the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. The planet HIP 65426 b was named Najsakopajk. The name is derived from Najsa Kopajk, meaning “Mother Earth” in the language of the Zoque people. The winning entries came from Mexico.
Mazaalai	HAT-P-21	11.46	11^h 25^m 05.9858^s	+41° 01′ 40.6692″
Mazaalai is the Mongolian name for the endangered Gobi bear subspecies. The planet orbiting the star, HAT-P-21b, was named Bambaruush, which is the Mongolian name for the cub of the same subspecies.
Mebsuta	Epsilon Geminorum	3.06	06^h 43^m 55.92626^s	+25° 07′ 52.0515″
The name comes from the Arabic phrase adh-Dhirāʿu l-Mabsūṭah, meaning “the outstretched paw.”
Megrez	Delta Ursae Majoris	3.312	12^h 15^m 25.56063^s	+57° 01′ 57.4156″
The name comes from the Arabic al-maghriz, meaning “the base.” It refers to the star’s position at the base of the Great Bear’s tail.
Meissa	Lambda Orionis A	3.54	05^h 35^m 08.27761^s	+09° 56′ 02.9611″
The name is derived from the Arabic Al-Maisan, “the shining one.”
Mekbuda	Zeta Geminorum Aa	4.01	07^h 04^m 06.53079^s	+20° 34′ 13.0739″
The name is derived from the Arabic phrase adh-Dhirāʿu l-Maqbūḍah, meaning “the (lion’s) folded paw.”
Meleph	Epsilon Cancri Aa	6.29	08^h 40^m 27.01052^s	+19° 32′ 41.3133″
The name comes from the Arabic Al Ma᾽laf, “the stall.”
Menkalinan	Beta Aurigae Aa	1.90	05^h 59^m 31.72293^s	+44° 56′ 50.7573″
The name is derived from the Arabic phrase mankib ðī-l-‘inān, which means “the shoulder of the rein-holder.” It refers to the star’s position in the constellation Auriga, the Charioteer.
Menkar	Alpha Ceti	2.53	03^h 02^m 16.77307^s	+04° 05′ 23.0596″
The name comes from the Arabic word manħar, meaning “nostril.” It refers to the nostril of Cetus.
Menkent	Theta Centauri	2.06	14^h 06^m 40.94752^s	–36° 22′ 11.8371″
The name was derived from the Arabic word for “shoulder.” It refers to the shoulder of the Centaur.
Menkib	Xi Persei	4.04	03^h 58^m 57.90229^s	+35° 47′ 27.7132″
The name comes from the Arabic phrase Mankib al Thurayya, meaning “the shoulder (of the Pleiades).”
Merak	Beta Ursae Majoris	2.37	11^h 01^m 50.47654^s	+56° 22′ 56.7339″
The name comes from the Arabic al-maraqq, meaning “the loins.” It refers to the star’s position at the loins of the Great Bear.
Merga	38 Boötis	5.76	14^h 49^m 18.67062^s	+46° 06′ 58.3369″
The name comes from the Arabic phrase al-mar’ah al-musalsalah, meaning “the chained woman.”
Meridiana	Alpha Coronae Australis	4.102	19^h 09^m 28.34097^s	–37° 54′ 16.1022″
Mediana comes from the star’s traditional name, Alphekka Meridiana, or the “southern Alphekka” (referring to Alphecca, the brightest star in the northern constellation Corona Borealis). Alphekka is derived from the phrase nayyir al-fakka “the bright one of the broken (ring of stars).”
Merope	23 Tauri Aa	4.18	03^h 46^m 19.57384^s	23° 56′ 54.0812″
The name comes from Greek mythology. Merope was one of the seven Pleiades sisters, daughters of Pleione and Atlas.
Mesarthim	Gamma² Arietis A	4.75	01^h 53^m 31.81479^s	+19° 17′ 37.8790″
The name has been associated with the Hebrew mᵉshārᵉthīm, meaning “servants” and the Arabic al-Muthartim, meaning “the very fat ram.” However, it is believed to be a corruption of the name Sheratan, which the star once shared with the nearby Beta Arietis. Sheratan is derived from the Arabic aš-šaraţān, meaning “the two signs.” It refers to the two stars marking the northern spring equinox, which they did in ancient times. The name Sheratan was corrupted into Sartai in the Middle Ages and the German astronomer Johann Bayer mistook Sartai for the Hebrew word for “servants.” The name Mesarthim was adopted for Gamma Arietis by later scholars, while Beta Arietis kept the name Sheratan.
Miaplacidus	Beta Carinae	1.69	09^h 13^m 11.97746^s	−69° 43′ 01.9473″
The name is believed to be a combination of Arabic miyāh, “waters,” and Latin placidus, “placid.”
Mimosa	Beta Crucis	1.25	12^h 47^m 43.26877^s	–59° 41′ 19.5792″
The origin of the name is unclear. The name is Latin for “mime” or “actor,” but the star may have been named after the flowering plant of the same name.
Minchir	Sigma Hydrae	4.48	08^h 38^m 45.43747^s	+03° 20′ 29.1701″
The name is derived from the Arabic phrase minkhar ash-shujāʽ, which means “the nostril of Hydra” or “the nostril of the snake.”
Minelauva	Delta Virginis	3.39	12^h 55^m 36.20861^s	+03° 23′ 50.8932″
The star’s traditional name comes from the Arabic min al-ʽawwāʼ, meaning “in the lunar mansion of ʽawwaʼ (the barker).”
Mintaka	Delta Orionis Aa	2.25	05^h 32^m 00.40009^s	−00° 17′ 56.7424″
Mintaka is derived from the Arabic manṭaqa, meaning “belt.” Delta Orionis is the westernmost star of the Belt of Orion.
Mira	Omicron Ceti Aa	6.47	02^h 19^m 20.79210^s	–02° 58′ 39.4956″
Mira is Latin for “wonderful.” The star was named by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in his Historiola Mirae Stellae (1662).
Mirach	Beta Andromedae	2.05	01^h 09^m 43.92388^s	+35° 37′ 14.0075″
The name is believed to be a corruption of the Arabic miʼzar, meaning “waist cloth” or “girdle.” It refers to the star’s position at Andromeda’s left hip.
Miram	Eta Persei A	3.79	02^h 50^m 41.80959^s	+55° 53′ 43.7876″
The origin of the name is unknown.
Mirfak	Alpha Persei	1.806	03^h 24^m 19.37009^s	+49° 51′ 40.2455″
The name means “elbow” in Arabic and comes from the phrase al-Mirfaq uth-Thurayyā.
Mirzam	Beta Canis Majoris	1.985	06^h 22^m 41.98535^s	−17° 57′ 21.3073″
The name is derived from the Arabic Al-Murzim, “the herald.” It refers to the star heralding (i.e. rising before) Sirius.
Misam	Kappa Persei Aa	3.80	03^h 09^m 29.77156^s	+44° 51′ 27.1463″
The name comes from the Arabic miʽṣam, meaning “wrist.”
Mizar	Zeta Ursae Majoris Aa	2.23	13^h 23^m 55.543^s	+54° 55′ 31.30″
Mizar is derived from the Arabic miʼzar, meaning “covering.”
Moldoveanu	XO-1 (Corona Borealis)	11.19	16^h 02^m 11.8463^s	+28° 10′ 10.420″
The star was named after the highest peak in Romania. The proposal for the name came from Romania as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. XO-1 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Negoiu, after the second highest peak in the country.
Mönch	HD 130322 (Virgo)	8.05	14^h 47^m32.7266^s	−00° 16′ 53.3059″
The star was named after a prominent peak of the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. The proposal for the name came from Switzerland as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 130322 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Eiger, after another prominent peak in the Bernese Alps in the Jungfrau-Aletsch protected area.
Montuno	WASP-79 (Eridanus)	10.10	04^h 25^m 29^s	-30° 36’ 02’’
The star was named after the traditional costume men wear in the Panamian El Punto dance. The proposal for the name came from Panama as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. WASP-79 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Pollera, after the women’s traditional El Punto costume.
Morava	WASP-60 (Pegasus)	12.18	23^h 46^m 39.98^s	+31° 09’ 21.44’’
The star was named after the longest river system in Serbia. The proposal for the name came from Serbia as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. WASP-60 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Vlasina, after one of the most significant tributaries of the South Morava river.
Moriah	HAT-P-23 (Leo)	9.10	11^h24^m 17.359^s	–01° 31′ 44.66″
The proposal for the name came from Palestine as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Moriah is an ancient name for the mountain within the Old City of Jerusalem. A planet orbiting the star was named Jebus, after the ancient name of Jerusalem, used in the 2nd millennium BC.
Mothallah	Alpha Trianguli	3.42	01^h 53^m 04.90710^s	+29° 34′ 43.7801″
The name comes from the Arabic phrase raʼs al-muthallath, meaning “the head of the triangle.”
Mouhoun	HD 30856 (Eridanus)	8.07	04^h 50^m 17.8615215353^s	-24° 22’ 07.833647385’’
The star was named after the largest river in Burkina Faso. The proposal for the name came from Burkina Faso as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 30856 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Nakanbé, after the second largest river in the country.
Mpingo	WASP-71 (Cetus)	10.56	01^h 57^m 03^s	+00°45’ 32’’
The star was named after a famous tree that grows in southern Tanzania and produces ebony wood used for musical instruments and curios. The proposal for the name came from Tanzania as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. WASP-71 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Tanzanite, after a precious stone mined in Tanzania.
Muliphein	Gamma Canis Majoris	4.10	07^h 03^m 45.49305^s	−15° 37′ 59.8300″
The name was derived from the Arabic ʼal-Muḥlifayn, which refers to “two things” and the “swearing of an oath.”
Muphrid	Eta Boötis Aa	2.68	13^h 54^m 41.07892^s	+18° 23′ 51.7946″
The name is derived from the Arabic phrase mufrid ar-rāmiħ, meaning “the (single) one of the lancer.”
Muscida	Omicron Ursae Majoris A	3.35	08^h 30^m 15.87064^s	+60° 43′ 05.4115″
Muscida is Latin for “muzzle.” Omicron Ursae Majoris marks the snout of the Great Bear.
Musica	18 Delphini	5.506	20^h 58^m 25.9336^s	+10° 50′ 21.4261″
The star was named after a public nomination and vote. 18 Delphini b, a gas giant planet discovered orbiting it, was named Arion. Musica is the Latin word for “music” and Arion was a legendary ancient Greek poet and musician whose life was saved by dolphins that heard him playing his kithara. The names are a reference to the constellation Delphinus, the Dolphin.
Muspelheim	HAT-P-29 (Perseus)	11.9	02^h12^m 31.4784785872^s	+51° 46’ 43.562095527’’
The star was named after the Norse mythological realm of fire. The proposal for the name came from Denmark as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HAT-P-29 b, a planet discovered orbiting the star, was named Surt, after the ruler of the fire giants and Muspelheim in Norse mythology.
Nahn	Xi Cancri A	5.70	09^h 09^m 21.53325^s	+22° 02′ 43.6053″
The name comes from the Persian Nahn, meaning “the nose.” It was the name of a Persian lunar asterism formed by Xi Cancri and Alterf (Lambda Leonis).
Naledi	WASP-62 (Dorado)	10.30	05^h 48^m 33.59^s	-63° 59’ 18.3’’
The proposal for the name came from South Africa as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Naledi means “star” in the Sesotho, SeTswana and SePedi languages. The name is given to girls in the hope that they will bring light, joy and peace to their communities. WASP-62 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Krotoa. Krotoa, a member of the indigenous Khoi people, is considered the Mother of Africa. She was a community builder and educator in the 17th century, during colonial times.
Naos	Zeta Puppis	2.25	08^h 03^m 35.1^s	−40° 00′ 11.6″
The name is derived from the Greek ναύς, meaning “ship.”
Nashira	Gamma Capricorni A	3.67	21^h 40^m 05.4563^s	−16° 39′ 44.308″
The name comes from the Arabic sa’d nashirah, meaning “the lucky one” or “the bearer of good news.”
Násti	HD 68988 (Ursa Major)	8.21	08^h18^m 22.1727^s	+61° 27′ 38.5973″
Násti is the word for “star” in the Northern Sami language of Norway. The proposal for the name came from Norway as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 68988 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Albmi, which means “sky” in the Northern Sami language.
Natasha	HD 85390 (Vela)	8.55	09^h 50^m 02.4969^s	–49° 47′ 24.9576″
Natasha means “thank you” in many languages of Zambia. The proposal for the name came from Zambia as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 85390 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Madalitso, which means “blessings” in the native language of Nyanja in Zambia.
Nekkar	Beta Boötis	3.488	15^h 01^m 56.76238^s	+40° 23′ 26.0406″
The name comes from Al Baḳḳār, “the Herdsman.” It was the Arabic name for the constellation Boötes.
Nembus	51 Andromedae	3.57	01^h 37^m 59.56074^s	+48° 37′ 41.5798″
The origin of the name is unknown. The name appeared in Johann Bayer’s star atlas Uranometria (1603) and Johann Elert Bode’s Uranographia (1801).
Nenque	HD 6434 (Phoenix)	7.71	01^h 04^m 40.15037^s	–39° 29′ 17.5856″
Nenque is the word for the Sun in the language of the indigenous Waorani tribes of the Amazon regions of Ecuador. The proposal for the name came from Ecuador as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 6434 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Eyeke, which means “near” in the language of the Waorani tribes.
Nervia	HD 49674 (Auriga)	8.1	06^h 51^m 30.514^s	+40° 52′ 03.92″
Nervia is derived from Nervii, the name of a Belgian Celtic tribe. The proposal for the name came from Belgium as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 49674 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Eburonia, after the Eburones, another prominent Belgian Celtic tribe.
Nihal	Beta Leporis A	2.84	05^h 28^m 14.72316^s	−20° 45′ 33.9878″
The name is Arabic for “quenching their thirst.”
Nikawiy	HD 136418 (Boötes)	7.88	15^h 19^m 07^s	+41° 44’ 00’’
Nikawiy means “mother” in the indigenous Cree language of Canada. The proposal for the name came from Canada as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 136418 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Awasis, which is the word for “child” in the Cree language.
Noquisi	GJ 436 (Leo)	10.67	11^h 42^m 11.09334^s	+26° 42′ 23.6508″
The names Noquisi for the star GJ 436 and Awohali for the planet GJ 436 b were selected as part of the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. The winning entries came from the United States. Noquisi is the Cherokee word for “star” and Awohali is one of the Cherokee words for “eagle.” In Cherokee legend, an eagle flew to the Sun to deliver a prayer for a warrior. The Sun kissed the tail feather of the eagle and had him return the feather to the warrior as a symbol of the connection between his people and the Great Spirit. Awohali’s sun-kissed tail feather alludes to the comet-like cloud of evaporating atmosphere detected around the exoplanet GJ 436 b.
Nosaxa	HD 48265 (Puppis)	8.07	06^h40^m 01.7270^s	−48° 32′ 31.042’’
Nosaxa is the word for “spring” in the Moqoit language. The proposal for the name came from Argentina as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 48265 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Naqaỹa, which means “brother” in the Moqoit language.
Nunki	Sigma Sagittarii Aa	2.05	18^h 55^m 15.92650^s	–26° 17′ 48.2068″
The star’s proper name has an Assyrian or Babylonian origin, but its meaning is unknown. The name was recovered by archaeologists and made public by Richard Hinckley Allen in Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning (1899).
Nusakan	Beta Coronae Borealis A	3.66	15^h 27^m 49.7308^s	+29° 06′ 20.530″
The star’s traditional name comes from the Arabic al-nasaqān, meaning “the two lines (of stars).” It refers to two asterisms, one formed mostly by Hercules stars and the other by stars in the constellations Serpens and Ophiuchus.
Nushagak	HD 17156 (Cassiopeia)	8.17	02^h 49^m 44.4867^s	+71° 45′ 11.6322″
The star was named after a river near Dilingham, Alaska, known for its wild salmon that sustain local indigenous communities. The proposal for the name came from the USA as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 17156 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Mulchatna, after the Mulchatna River, a tributary of the Nushagak River.
Nyamien	WASP-15 (Centaurus)	10.9	13^h 55^m 42.7103^s	−32° 09′ 34.606″
The star was named after the supreme creator deity in Akan mythology. The proposal for the name came from the Ivory Coast as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. WASP-15 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Asye, after the Earth goddess in Akan mythology.
Ogma	HD 149026 (Hercules)	8.15	16^h 30^m 29.6185^s	+38° 20′ 50.308″
Ogma was named after the Celtic god of eloquence, writing and physical strength after a public nomination and vote. A planet discovered orbiting, designated HD 149026 b, was named Smertrios, after a Gallic god of war.
Okab	Zeta Aquilae A	2.983	19^h 05^m 24.60802^s	+13° 51′ 48.5182″
Okab comes from the star’s traditional name, Deneb el Okab, derived from the Arabic Dhanab al-ʽuqāb, meaning “the tail of the eagle.” The name refers to the star’s position in the constellation Aquila, the Eagle.
Orkaria	GJ 1214 (Ophiuchus)	14.71 ± 0.03	17^h 15^m 18.93399^s	+04° 57′ 50.0666″
The names Orkaria for the red dwarf GJ 1214 and Enaiposha for the planet GJ 1214 b were selected as part of the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. The winning entries came from Kenya. Orkaria refers to the red ochre commonly donned by young Maa warriors during cultural ceremonies and alludes to the colour of GJ 1214. Enaiposha refers to large bodies of water and is also an expression of awe at the tumultuous nature of a large amount of water in the language of the Maa community in Kenya and Tanzania.
Paikauhale	Tau Scorpii A	2.82	16^h 35^m 52.95285^s	−28° 12′ 57.6615″
The star’s name comes from the Hawaiian paikauhale, meaning “house-to-house wanderer” or “vagabond without a home.”
Parumleo	WASP-32 (Pisces)	11.30	00^h 15^m 51^s	+01° 12’ 02’’
The proposal for the name came from Singapore as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Parumleo is a Latin term for “little lion,” symbolising Singapore’s struggle for independence. WASP-32 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Viculus, which is Latin for “little village” and symbolizes the spirit of the Singaporean people.
Peacock	Alpha Pavonis Aa	1.94	20^h 25^m 38.85705^s	−56° 44′ 06.3230″
The name is the English translation of the constellation’s name (Pavo). It was given to Alpha Pavonis by Her Majesty’s Nautical Almanac Office (HMNAO) after the star was included among the 57 navigational stars in The Air Almanac, a navigational almanac for the Royal Air Force. Peacock was one of the two navigational stars that did not have a proper name at the time. Avior, Epsilon Carinae, was the other.
Petra	WASP-80 (Aquila)	11.9	20^h 12^m 40^s	-02° 08’ 44’’
The star was named after the historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The proposal for the name came from Jordan as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. WASP-80 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Wadirum, after Wadi Rum (Valley of the Moon), the largest valley in Jordan.
Phact	Alpha Columbae	2.645	05^h 39^m 38.94103^s	−34° 04′ 26.7950″
Phact comes from the Arabic fākhitah, meaning “ring dove.” The star is the luminary of the constellation Columba, the Dove.
Phecda	Gamma Ursae Majoris Aa	2.438	11^h 53^m 49.84732^s	+53° 41′ 41.1350″
The name comes from the Arabic fakhth al-dubb, meaning “the thigh of the bear.” It refers to the star’s position in Ursa Major.
Pherkad	Gamma Ursae Minoris	3.05	15^h 20^m 43.71604^s	+71° 50′ 02.4596″
The name is derived from the Arabic farqad, meaning “calf,” from the phrase aḫfa al farkadayn, which means “the dim one of the two calves” and refers to Pherkad and the brighter Kochab.
Phoenicia	HD 192263 (Aquila)	7.79	20^h 13^m 59.84551^s	−00° 52′ 00.7717″
The star was named after an ancient Mediterranean civilization that originated in the Levant, in the area of the modern-day Lebanon. The proposal for the name came from Lebanon as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 192263 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Beirut, which was once a Phoenician port and is now the capital of Lebanon and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Phyllon Kissinou	23 Comae Berenices A	4.80	12^h 34^m 51.08058^s	+22° 37′ 45.3303″
The name Phyllon Kissinou is ancient Greek in origin. It is taken from the phrase φύλλοv κισσίνου (phyllon kissinou), which refers to an ivy leaf. The name is mentioned in Claudius Ptolemy’s Almagest, written in the 2nd century CE. The IAU approved the name for 23 Com on May 16, 2024.
Piautos	Lambda Cancri A	5.93	08^h 20^m 32.13630^s	+24° 01′ 20.3198″
Piautos is the name of the lunar station πιαυτος (piautos) to which the star system belonged. The name was listed in a Coptic manuscript, but its origin is unknown.
Pincoya	HD 164604 (Sagittarius)	9.83	18^h 03^m 06.933^s	–28° 33′ 38.32″
The star was named after a female water spirit in southern Chilean mythology, who is said to bring drowned sailors to the Caleuche so that they can live in the afterlife. The proposal for the name came from Chile as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 164604 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Caleuche, after the mythical ghost ship that sails the seas around the island of Chiloé at night.
Pipirima	Mu² Scorpii A	3.56	16^h 52^m 20.14532^s	−38° 01′ 03.1258″
The name comes from a traditional Tahitian tale of a brother and sister, Pipiri and Rehua, who escaped from their parents by fleeing into the sky and became stars. As the parents followed them, they called them Pipiri ma, the “ma” meaning “et al.” in this context.
Pipit	Nu Puppis	3.173	06^h 37^m 45.67135^s	−43° 11′ 45.3602″
Nu Puppis is known as Pipit (“sparrow”) among the Kendayan (Dayak Kenayatn) people of West Kalimantan province in Borneo, Indonesia. The name was formally approved by the IAU on August 25, 2024.
Pipoltr	TrES-3 (Hercules)	12.4	17^h 52^m 07.0185^s	+37° 32′ 46.2370″
The proposal for the name came from Liechtenstein as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. In the local dialect of Triesenberg, Pipoltr is a bright and visible butterfly, alluding to the properties of a star. TrES-3 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Umbäässa, which is a word for a small and barely visible ant in the local dialect of southern Liechtenstein, alluding to the properties of a planet with respect to its star.
Pleione	28 Tauri Aa	5.048	03^h 49^m 11.2161^s	24° 08′ 12.163″
The name comes from Greek mythology. Pleione is the mother of the Pleiades, the Seven Sisters.
Poerava	HD 221287 (Tucana)	7.82	23^h 31^m 20.33819^s	−58° 12′ 35.0324″
Poerava is a large mystical black pearl in the Maori language of the Cook Islands. The proposal for the name came from the Cook Islands as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 221287 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Pipitea, after a small white and gold pearl found in the Penrhyn lagoon in the northern group of the Cook Islands.
Polaris	Alpha Ursae Minoris Aa	1.98	02^h 31^m 49.09^s	+89° 15′ 50.8″
The name comes from the Latin phrase stella polaris, “polar star.” Polaris is the closest visible star to the north celestial pole.
Polaris Australis	Sigma Octantis	5.47	21^h 08^m 46.83929^s	−88° 57′ 23.3966″
Polaris Australis is Latin for “southern pole star.” Sigma Octantis is the closest visible star to the south celestial pole.
Polis	Mu Sagittarii Aa	3.85	18^h 13^m 45.8^s	−21° 03′ 32″
Polis is the name of the lunar station πολις (polis) to which the system belonged. It is the Greek word for “city.”
Pollux	Beta Geminorum	1.14	07h 45m 18.94987s	+28° 01′ 34.3160″
The star was named after Pollux (Polydeuces), one of the Dioscuri (Twins) in Greek and Roman mythology. The other twin is represented by the star Castor.
Porrima	Gamma Virginis A	2.74	12^h 41^m 39.64344s	–01° 26′ 57.7421″
The name comes from Roman mythology. Porrima (or Antevorta) was a goddess of the future and prophecy.
Praecipua	46 Leonis Minoris	3.83	10^h 53^m 18.70487^s	+34° 12′ 53.5375″
Praecipua is Latin for “the chief.” 46 Leonis Minoris is the brightest or “chief” star of the constellation Leo Minor.
Prima Hyadum	Gamma Tauri A	3.654	04^h 19^m 47.6037^s	+15° 37′ 39.512″
Prima Hyadum comes from the star’s traditional name, Hyadum I (Latin for “the First Hyad”). Gamma Tauri marks the tip of the “V” in the Hyades cluster, which outlines the head of the celestial Bull.
Procyon	Alpha Canis Minoris A	0.34	07^h 39^m 18.11950^s	+05° 13′ 29.9552″
The name comes from the Greek Προκύων (Prokyon), meaning “before the dog.” It refers to the star appearing in the night sky before Sirius, the Dog Star.
Propus	Eta Geminorum A	3.15 – 3.90	06^h 14^m 52.657^s	+22° 30′ 24.48″
The name comes from the Greek word for “forward foot.” The star lies at the foot of Castor, one of the Gemini twins.
Proxima Centauri	Alpha Centauri C	10.43 – 11.11	14^h 29^m 42.94853^s	−62° 40′ 46.1631″
The name is Latin for the “nearest (star) of Centaurus.” Proxima Centauri is the nearest known star to the solar system.
Ran	Epsilon Eridani	3.736	03^h 32^m 55.84496^s	−09° 27′ 29.7312″
The name comes from Norse mythology. Rán is the Norse goddess and personification of the sea. The star was named after a public nomination and vote. A planet orbiting the star, designated Epsilon Eridani b, was named AEgir, after the Norse sea jötunn Ægir, the husband of Rán and personification of the ocean.
Rana	Delta Eridani	3.51 – 3.56	03^h 43^m 14.90088^s	–09° 45′ 48.2084″
The name comes from Rana Secunda, meaning “the second frog” in Latin. It has its roots in Arabian tradition and was misappropriated for Giuseppe Piazzi’s 1814 Palermo catalogue of stars. The shortened version, Rana, appeared in Antonín Bečvář’s Atlas Coeli of 1951.
Rapeto	HD 153950 (Scorpius)	7.38	17^h 04^m 30.870^s	−43° 18′ 35.18″
The star was named after a giant creature in Malagasy mythology. The proposal for the name came from Madagascar as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 153950 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Trimobe, after a rich ogre in Malagasy tales.
Rasalas	Mu Leonis	3.88	09^h 52^m 45.81654^s	+26° 00′ 25.0319″
The name is an abbreviation of the Arabic phrase Ras al Asad al Shamaliyy, meaning “the northern (star) of the lion’s head.” Mu Leonis is one of the stars that outline the celestial Lion’s mane.
Rasalgethi	Alpha Herculis Aa	3.35	17^h14^m 38.853^s	+14° 23′ 25.0″
The traditional name Rasalgethi or Ras Algethi comes from the Arabic phrase ra‘is al-jāthī, meaning “Head of the Kneeler.”
Rasalhague	Alpha Ophiuchi A	2.07	17^h 34^m 56.06945^s	+12° 33′ 36.1346″
The name is derived from the Arabic phrase raʼs al-ḥawwāʼ, meaning “the head of the serpent collector.” It is a reference to the constellation Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer.
Rastaban	Beta Draconis A	2.79	17^h 30^m 25.96170^s	+52° 18′ 04.9993″
The name comes from the Arabic phrase ra’s ath-thu’ban, meaning “head of the serpent” or “head of the dragon.”
Regulus	Alpha Leonis A	1.40	10^h 08^m 22.311^s	+11° 58′ 01.95″
The name is Latin for “little king” or “prince.”
Revati	Zeta Piscium A	5.28	01^h 13^m45.17477^s	+07° 34′ 31.2745″
The star was named after the Indian nakshatra (lunar mansion) of the same name.
Rhombus	Alpha Reticuli	3.32	04^h 14^m 25.47^s	−62° 28′ 25.6926″
Alpha Reticuli was given the original name of the constellation Reticulum. The obsolete constellation Rhombus was created by Isaac Habrecht II in 1621. It was renamed into Reticulum (Réticule Rhomboide) by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century. The name Rhombus was formally approved for Alpha Reticuli on September 19, 2024.
Rigel	Beta Orionis A	0.13	05^h 14^m 32.27210^s	−08° 12′ 05.8981″
The name is derived from the Arabic word for “leg” or “foot.” It refers to the star’s position in Orion, marking the Hunter’s foot.
Rigil Kentaurus	Alpha Centauri A	0.01	14^h 39^m 36.49400^s	–60° 50′ 02.3737″
Rigil Kentaurus is a Latinisation of the Arabic ar-Rijl al-Qanṭūris, meaning “the foot of the Centaur.”
Rosalíadecastro	HD 149143 (Ophiuchus)	7.89	16^h 32^m 51.0508^s	+02° 05′ 05.3814″
The star was named after Rosalía de Castro, a Galician poet and writer who became an important figure of the Galician Romantic movement in the 19th century. The proposal for the name came from Spain as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 149143 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Ríosar, after Rio Sar, a river present in much of Rosalía de Castro’s literary work.
Rotanev	Beta Delphini A	3.617	20^h 37^m 32.94130^s	+14° 35′ 42.3195″
The names Rotanev (Beta Delphini) and Sualocin (Alpha Delphini) come from Nicolaus Venator (Nicholas Hunter), the Latinized name of the Italian astronomer Niccolò Cacciatore (1770-1841). Written in reverse, they spell out his name.
Ruchbah	Delta Cassiopeiae Aa	2.68	01^h 25^m 48.95147^s	+60° 14′ 07.0225″
The star’s traditional name comes from the Arabic rukbah, meaning “knee.”
Rukbat	Alpha Sagittarii	3.97	19^h 23^m 53.17483^s	−40° 36′ 57.3705″
The name is derived from the Arabic rukbah, meaning “knee.”
Sabik	Eta Ophiuchi A	2.43	17^h 10^m 22.68689^s	–15° 43′ 29.6639″
The name comes from the Arabic al-sābiq, meaning “the preceding one.”
Saclateni	Zeta Aurigae A	3.70	05^h 02^m 28.68739^s	+41° 04′ 33.0200″
Saclateni is the Latin name for one of the two haedi (kids) of Capella, the she-goat. The star was also known as Haedus I, and Eta Aurigae (now formally named Haedus) as Haedus II.
Sadachbia	Gamma Aquarii Aa	3.85	22^h 21^m 39.37542^s	–01° 23′ 14.4031″
The name comes from the Arabic sa‘d al-’axbiyah, meaning “luck of the homes” or “luck of the tents.”
Sadalbari	Mu Pegasi	3.514	22^h 50^m 00.19315^s	+24° 36′ 05.6984″
The name comes from the Arabic phrase for “luck star of the splendid one.”
Sadalmelik	Alpha Aquarii A	2.942	22^h 05^m 47.03593^s	−00° 19′ 11.4568″
The name is derived from the Arabic sa‘d al-malik, meaning “luck of the king.”
Sadalsuud	Beta Aquarii A	2.87	21^h 31^m 33.53171^s	–05° 34′ 16.2320″
The name comes from the Arabic sa‘d al-su‘ūd, meaning “the luck of lucks.”
Sadr	Gamma Cygni A	2.23	20^h 22^m 13.70184^s	+40° 15′ 24.0450″
The name is derived from the Arabic ṣadr, meaning “chest.” It refers to the star’s position in the constellation Cygnus, the Swan.
Sagarmatha	HD 100777 (Leo)	8.42	11^h 35^m 51.5230^s	−04° 45′ 20.5012″
Sagarmatha is the Nepali name for Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. The proposal for the name came from Nepal as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 100777 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Laligurans, after the national flower of Nepal, which is the Nepali variation of the rhododendron flower.
Saiph	Kappa Orionis	2.09	05^h 47^m 45.38884^s	−09° 40′ 10.5777″
The name comes from the Arabic phrase saif al jabbar, meaning “the sword of the giant.”
Salm	Tau Pegasi	4.58	23^h 20^m 38.24188^s	+23° 44′ 25.2098″

Sāmaya	HD 205739 (Piscis Austrinus)	8.56	21^h 38^m 08.404^s	−31° 44′ 14.96″
Sāmaya is the word for peace in Sinhalese language. The proposal for the name came from Sri Lanka as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 205739 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Samagiya, which means “togetherness and unity” in Sinhalese.
Sansuna	HAT-P-34 (Sagitta)	10.40	20^h 12^m 46.885^s	+18° 06’ 17.42’’
The star was named after a giantess in traditional Maltese folk tales, who carried the stones of the Gozo megalithic temples on her head. The proposal for the name came from Malta as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HAT-P-34 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Ġgantija, which means “giantess” and is a UNESCO-protected megalithic temple complex from the Neolithic on the island of Gozo.
Sargas	Theta Scorpii A	1.862	17^h 37^m 19.12985^s	–42° 59′ 52.1808″
The name may come from the Sumerian ŠAR.GAZ, denoting a weapon of the god Marduk.
Sarin	Delta Herculis Aa	3.126	17^h 15^m 01.9106^s	+24° 50′ 21.135″

Sceptrum	53 Eridani A	4.02	04^h 38^m 10.82486^s	−14° 18′ 14.4600″
Sceptrum is Latin for “sceptre.” It is the star’s traditional name and refers to the former constellation that the star belonged to. The constellation Sceptrum Brandenburgicum was created by the German astronomer Gottfried Kirch in 1688, but quickly fell into disuse. It lay west of Lepus. 53 Eridani was designated as p Sceptri (Brandenburgici).
Scheat	Beta Pegasi	2.42	23^h 03^m 46.45746^s	+28° 04′ 58.0336″
Scheat comes from the Arabic al sā’id, meaning “the upper arm.”
Schedar	Alpha Cassiopeiae	2.24	00^h40^m 30.4405^s	+56° 32′ 14.392″
The name is derived from the Arabic ṣadr, meaning “breast.”
Secunda Hyadum	Delta Tauri Aa	3.772	04^h 22^m 56.09253^s	+17° 32′ 33.0487″
The name means “the second Hyad” in Latin. The star was also traditionally known as Hyadum II. It is a member of the Hyades cluster.
Segin	Epsilon Cassiopeiae	3.37	01^h 54^m 23.72567^s	+63° 40′ 12.3628″
Segin is the star’s traditional name, possibly originating from a miscopy of Seginus (Gamma Boötis), but the origin of both names is uncertain.
Seginus	Gamma Boötis Aa	3.03	14^h 32^m 04.67180^s	+38° 18′ 29.7043″
The origin of the name is uncertain, but it has been suggested that it comes from the Latinization of an Arabic form of Theguius, the Greek name for the constellation Boötes.
Sham	Alpha Sagittae	4.39	19^h 40^m 05.7918540977^s	+18° 00′ 50.004597761″
The name is derived from the Arabic sahm, meaning “arrow,” which is the former name of the constellation Sagitta.
Shama	HD 99109 (Delphinus)	11.94	20^h 24^m 30^s	+16° 45’ 44’’
The name is an Urdu literary term for a small lamp or flame. The proposal for the name came from Pakistan as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. A planet orbiting the star was named Perwana, which means “moth” in Urdu.
Shaomin	Rho Leonis A	3.9	10^h 32^m 48.67168^s	+09° 18′ 23.7094″
Shaomin was the name of Rho Leonis in traditional Chinese astronomy. Shaomin (少民,Rho Leonis) and Taimin (太民,Omicron Leonis) were the southernmost stars in the Xuanyuan (轩辕) constellation. The name Shaomin was approved by the IAU on July 18, 2024.
Sharjah	HIP 79431 (Scorpius)	11.337	16^h12^m 41.77^s	−18° 52′ 31.8″
The star was named after Sharjah, the third largest city and cultural capital of the United Arab Emirates. The proposal for the name came from the United Arab Emirates as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HIP 79431 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Barajeel, after a wind tower used to direct the flow of the wind and recirculate air as a form of air conditioning.
Shaula	Lambda Scorpii Aa	1.62	17^h 33^m 36.520^s	−37° 06′ 13.76″
The star’s traditional name comes from the Arabic al-šawlā´, meaning “the raised (tail).” It refers to the tail of Scorpius.
Sheliak	Beta Lyrae Aa1	3.52	18^h 50^m 04.79525^s	+33° 21′ 45.6100″
The name comes from the Arabic šiliyāq, one of the names of the constellation Lyra.
Sheratan	Beta Arietis A	2.655	01^h 54^m 38.41099^s	+20° 48′ 28.9133″
The name is derived from the Arabic phrase aš-šaraţān, meaning “the two signs.” It is a reference to Sheratan and Mesarthim having marked the northern vernal equinox several thousand years ago.
Sika	HD 181720 (Sagittarius)	7.84	19^h 22^m 52.99^s	–32° 55′ 08.6″
The proposal for the name came from Ghana as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. Sika means “gold” in the Ewe language and gold is one of the country’s principal exports. HD 181720 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Toge, which means “earring” in the Ewe language.
Sirius	Alpha Canis Majoris A	-1.46	06^h 45^m 08.917^s	−16° 42′ 58.02″
The name comes from the Greek Σείριος (Seirios), meaning “scorching” or “glowing.”
Situla	Kappa Aquarii A	5.03	22^h 37^m 45.38049^s	–04° 13′ 40.9939″
The name comes from the Latin word for “bucket” or “water jar.”
Skat	Delta Aquarii A	3.28	22^h 54^m 39.0125^s	−15° 49′ 14.953″
The name is derived from the Arabic al-sāq, meaning “shin.”
Solaris	BD+14 4559 (Pegasus)	9.63	21^h 13^m 35.9901^s	+14° 41′ 21.7846″
The star was named after the 1961 science fiction novel about an ocean-covered exoplanet, written by Polish writer Stanislaw Lem. The proposal for the name came from Poland as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. BD+14 4559 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Pirx, after a fictional character in Stanislaw Lem’s science fiction stories.
Solitaire	E Hydrae	4.42	14^h 50^m 17.30146s^s	−27° 57′ 37.3385″
The name comes from the name of the obsolete constellation Turdus Solitarius (the Solitary Thrush), created by the French astronomer Pierre Charles Le Monnier in 1776 from stars in Hydra’s tail. The constellation was originally intended to represent the extinct bird “Rodrigues Solitaire,” but it was usually depicted as a blue rock thrush. E Hydrae was one of the stars that belonged to the constellation before it fell into disuse. The name Solitaire was approved by the IAU on October 31, 2024.
Spica	Alpha Virginis Aa	0.97	13^h 25^m 11.579^s	−11° 09′ 40.75″
The name comes from the Latin spīca virginis, meaning “the virgin’s ear of grain”
Stellio	Alpha Lacertae	3.76	22^h 31^m 17.50131^s	+50° 16′ 56.9682″
Stellio was the original name of the constellation Lacerta, created by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in 1687. Hevelius named the new constellation after the starred agama (Laudakia stellio), a type of lizard recognizable for its star-like spots. The name Stellio (or stellion) means “star lizard.” It was approved by the IAU on August 29, 2024.
Sterrennacht	HAT-P-6 (Andromeda)	10.47	23^h 39^m 05.8101^s	+42° 27′ 57.5034″
The star was named after The Starry Night, the world-famous painting by Dutch grand master Vincent van Gogh. The proposal for the name came from the Netherlands as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HAT-P-6 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Nachtwacht, after The Night Watch, a famous painting by Dutch grand master Rembrandt.
Stribor	HD 75898 (Lynx)	8.03	08^h53^m 50.8053^s	+33° 03′ 24.5230″
The star was named after the Slavic god of the winds, air and sky. The proposal for the name came from Croatia as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 75898 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Veles, after the Slavic god of earth, waters and the underworld.
Sualocin	Alpha Delphini Aa	3.777	20^h 39^m 38.28720^s	+15° 54′ 43.4637″
The names Sualocin (Alpha Delphini) and Rotanev (Beta Delphini) come from Nicolaus Venator (Nicholas Hunter), the Latinized name of the Italian astronomer Niccolò Cacciatore (1770-1841), written in reverse.
Subra	Omicron Leonis Aa	3.52	09^h 41^m 09.03^s	+09° 53′ 32.30″
Subra comes from the Arabic zubra, referring to the upper part of the back.
Suhail	Lambda Velorum	2.21	09^h 07^m 59.75787^s	−43° 25′ 57.3273″
The name comes from the Arabic phrase Al Suhail al Wazn. Suhail means “smooth plain” and is a common Arabic name, and Wazn means “weight.” Persian astronomer Al Sufi, who used the name, referred to the star’s rising with difficulty from the horizon.
Sulafat	Gamma Lyrae	3.261	18^h 58^m 56.62241^s	+32° 41′ 22.4003″
The name is derived from the Arabic al-sulḥafāt, meaning “turtle.”
Syrma	Iota Virginis	4.08	14^h 16^m 00.86951^s	−06° 00′ 01.9633″
The name comes from the Arabic sirmā, meaning “train (of a garment).”
Tabit	Pi³ Orionis	3.16	04^h 49^m 50.41091^s	+06° 57′ 40.5883″
Tabit comes from the Arabic al-thābit, meaning “the endurer” or “the fixed/constant one.”
Taika	HAT-P-40 (Lacerta)	11.34	22^h 22^m 03^s	+45° 27’ 27’’
The name means “peace” in Lithuanian. The proposal for the name came from Lithuania as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HAT-P-40 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Vytis, which is the symbol of the Lithuanian coat of arms.
Taiyangshou	Chi Ursae Majoris	3.72	11^h 46^m 3.01407^s	+47° 46′ 45.8626″
Taiyangshou comes from the star’s traditional Chinese name, Tai Yang Show, meaning “the Sun Governor.”
Taiyi	8 Draconis	5.225	12^h 55^m 28.550015^s	+65° 26′ 18.5079″
Taiyi is the star’s traditional Chinese name, derived from 太乙 (Tài Yǐ) or 太一 (Tài Yī), meaning “the Great One” and referring to Tao.
Talitha	Iota Ursae Majoris Aa	3.14	08^h 59^m12.45362^s	+48° 02′ 30.5741″
The name comes from the Arabic phrase Al Fiḳrah al Thalitha, meaning “the third leap of the gazelle.” The star is part of an asterism known as Three Leaps of the Gazelle, formed by three pairs of stars in Ursa Major.
Tangra	WASP-21 (Pegasus)	11.58	23^h 09^m 58.25^s	+18° 23′ 45.9″
The star was named after a deity worshipped by the early Bulgars. The proposal for the name came from Bulgaria as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. WASP-21 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Bendida, after the Great Mother Goddess of the Thracians.
Tania Australis	Mu Ursae Majoris A	3.06	10^h 22^m 19.73976^s	+41° 29′ 58.2691″
Tania is derived from the Arabic Al Fiḳrah al Thānia, meaning “the second leap (of the gazelle)” and Australis is Latin for “southern.” The star is part of an asterism known as Three Leaps of the Gazelle, formed by three pairs of stars in Ursa Major.
Tania Borealis	Lambda Ursae Majoris A	3.45	10^h 17^m 05.78287^s	+42° 54′ 51.6808″
Tania is derived from the Arabic Al Fiḳrah al Thānia, meaning “the second leap (of the gazelle)” and Borealis is Latin for “northern.” The star is part of an asterism known as Three Leaps of the Gazelle, formed by three pairs of stars in Ursa Major.
Tapecue	HD 63765 (Carina)	8.10	07^h 47^m 49.719^s	−54° 15′ 50.93″
The name means “eternal path” in Guarani and represents the Milky Way through which the first inhabitants of the Earth arrived and could return. The proposal for the name came from Bolivia as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 63765 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Yvaga, which means “paradise” in Guarani. In local lore, the Milky Way was known as the road to Yvaga.
Tarazed	Gamma Aquilae	2.712	19^h 46^m15.58029^s	+10° 36′ 47.7408″
The name may come from the Persian šāhin tarāzu, meaning “the beam of the scale.” The Scale was an asterism formed by Altair, Tarazed and Alshain.
Tarf	Beta Cancri A	3.53	08^h 16^m 30.9206^s	+09° 11′ 07.961″
The name comes from the Arabic al tarf, meaning “end” or “edge.”
Taygeta	19 Tauri Aa	4.30	03^h 45^m 12.49578^s	+ 24° 28′ 02.2097″
Taygeta was named after one of the Pleiades, the Seven Sisters in Greek mythology.
Tegmine	Zeta¹ Cancri A	4.67	08^h 12^m 12.7^s	+17° 38′ 52″
The star’s traditional name means “shell” and refers to the shell of the crab.
Tejat	Mu Geminorum Aa	2.857	06^h 22^m 57.62686^s	+22° 30′ 48.8979″
The name is derived from the Arabic word tiḥyāt, of uncertain meaning.
Tengshe	V424 Lacertae	4.94	22^h 56^m 25.99839^s	+49° 44′ 00.7587″
The red supergiant star was named after the ancient Chinese constellation Tengshe (Téng Shé), the Flying Serpent. The International Astronomical Union approved the name on September 19, 2024.
Terebellum	Omega Sagittarii A	4.70	19^h 55^m 50.36255^s	−26° 17′ 57.6933″
The star was named after the asterism it formed with 59, 60 and 62 Sagittarii.
Tevel	HAT-P-9 (Auriga)	12.34	07^h 20^m40.4562^s	+37° 08′ 26.3428″
Tevel means “the universe,” “world,” or “everything” in Hebrew and begins with the letter Taf, the last letter in the Hebrew alphabet. The proposal for the name came from Israel as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HAT-P-9 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Alef, which is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet and also means “bull.”
Theemin	Upsilon² Eridani	3.804	04^h 35^m 33.03834^s	−30° 33′ 44.4297″
The star was known by the traditional names Beemim (or Beemin) and Theemin (or Theemin), but the origin of the names is uncertain. It has been suggested that Theemin comes from a misreading and corruption of Ptolemy’s description of the star as “the bend (of the river).”
Thuban	Alpha Draconis A	3.6452	14^h 04^m 23.3498^s	+ 64° 22′ 33.062″
The name comes from the Arabic word thuʿbān, meaning “a large snake.”
Tiaki	Beta Gruis	2.146	22^h 42^m 40.05027^s	−46° 53′ 04.4752″
Tiaki is the star’s traditional Tuamotuan name.
Tianfu	Tau Aquilae	5.6799	20^h 04^m 08.31506^s	+07° 16′ 40.6705″
Tianfu (天桴) is the name of an ancient Chinese constellation that included Tau Aquilae. The English name of the constellation (or asterism) is Celestial Drumsticks. The IAU approved the name on May 16, 2024.
Tianguan	Zeta Tauri A	3.010	05^h 37^m 38.68542^s	+21° 08′ 33.1588″
Tianguan is the star’s traditional Chinese name. It means “Celestial Gate.”
Tianyi	7 Draconis	5.43	12^h 47^m 34.34473^s	+66° 47′ 25.0977″
Tianyi is the star’s traditional Chinese name, originally 天乙 (Tiān Yǐ) or 天一 (Tiān Yī), meaning “the celestial great one” and referring to a Taoist deity.
Timir	HD 148427 (Ophiuchus)	6.903	16^h 28^m 28.151^s	–13° 23′ 58.69″
Timir is Bengali for “darkness.” The proposal for the name came from Bangladesh as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 148427 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Tondra, which means “nap” in Bengali, alluding to the symbolic notion that the planet was asleep until discovered.
Tislit	WASP-161 (Puppis)	11.09	08^h 25^m 21.1^s	-11° 30’ 04’’
The star was named after a lake near the town of Imilchil in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. The word means “the bride” in the Amazigh language and is associated with a heartbroken beautiful girl in an ancient local legend. The proposal for the name came from Morocco as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. WASP-161 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Isli, after a different lake near Imilchil in the Atlas Mountains. The name means “the groom” in the Amazigh language and is associated with a heartbroken handsome boy in the legend.
Titawin	Upsilon Andromedae A	4.10	01^h 36^m 47.84216^s	+41° 24′ 19.6443″
The star and three planets orbiting it were named after a public nomination and vote. Titawin is the Berber form of Tétouan, a city in northern Morocco. The city’s old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The planets orbiting the star were named Saffar, Samh and Majriti, after the 10th and 11th century astronomers Ibn al-Saffar, Ibn al-Samh, and Maslama al-Majriti.
Tojil	WASP-22 (Eridanus)	12.0	03^h 31^m 16^s	-23° 49’ 11’’
The star was named after the Mayan god of fire, the sun, rain, war, and sacrifice. The proposal for the name came from Guatemala as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. WASP-22 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Koyopa’, which is a word associated with lightning in Kʼiche Mayan language.
Toliman	Alpha Centauri B	1.33	14^h 39^m 35.06311^s	–60° 50′ 15.0992″
The name is derived from the Arabic aẓ-Ẓalīmān, meaning “the two (male) ostriches.” It is one of the traditional names of the Alpha Centauri system.
Tonatiuh	HD 104985 (Camelopardalis)	5.79	12^h05^m 15.119^s	+76° 54′ 20.65″
The star was named after a public nomination and vote. An extrasolar system discovered orbiting it was named Meztli. The star and the planet were named after the Aztec god of the Sun (Tonatiuh) and goddess of the Moon (Meztli).
Torcular	Omicron Piscium A	4.27	01^h 45^m23.63185^s	+09° 09′ 27.8530″
Torcular comes from the traditional name Torcularis Septentrionalis, which is Latin for the “northern press.”
Tuiren	HAT-P-36 (Canes Venatici)	12.26	12^h 33^m 03.909^s	+44° 54’ 55.18’’
The star was named after the aunt of the hunter-warrior Fionn mac Cumhaill of Irish legend, who was turned into a hound by the jealous fairy Uchtdealbh. The proposal for the name came from Ireland as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HAT-P-36 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Bran, after Tuiren’s son, who was a hound and cousin of Fionn mac Cumhaill. The mythological dogs are a reference to the constellation Canes Venatici, the Hunting Dogs.
Tupã	HD 108147 (Crux)	6.994	12^h 25^m 46.2673^s	−64° 01′ 19.516″
The star was named after the supreme god and creator or light and the universe in the Guaraní creation myth. The proposal for the name came from Paraguay as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 108147 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Tumearandu, after Tumé Arandú, a son of Rupavê and Sypavê, the original man and woman of the Universe. Tumé Arandú is known as “the father of wisdom” in the Guarani culture and popular Paraguayan folklore.
Tupi	HD 23079 (Reticulum)	7.12	03^h 39^m 43.0961^s	−52° 54′ 57.0161″
The star was named after the Tupi people, one of the most numerous indigenous groups in Brazil. The proposal for the name came from Brazil as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 23079 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Guarani, after the most populous indigenous people living in South Brazil and parts of Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Tureis	Rho Puppis A	2.78	08^h 07^m 32.64882^s	−24° 18′ 15.5679″
Tureis comes from the Arabic turays, a diminutive for “shield.”
Ukdah	Iota Hydrae	3.91	09^h 39^m 51.36145^s	−01° 08′ 34.1135″
The name is derived from the Arabic ʽuqdah, meaning “knot.”
Uklun	HD 102117 (Centaurus)	7.47	11^h 44^m 50.461^s	–58° 42′ 13.36″
The name means “us” or “we” in the Pitkern language of the people of Pitcairn Islands. The proposal for the name came from the Pitcairn Islands as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 102117 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Leklsullun, which means “child” or “children” in the Pitkern language.
Unukalhai	Alpha Serpentis	2.623	15^h 44^m 16.07431^s	+06° 25′ 32.2633″
Unukalhai comes from the Arabic ʽunuq al-ḥayyah, meaning “the serpent’s neck.”
Unurgunite	Sigma Canis Majoris	3.43 – 3.51	07^h 01^m 43.14779^s	–27° 56′ 05.3898″
In the culture of the Boorong people of northwest Victoria in Australia, the star is identified with the nganurganity, the jacky lizard (or jacky dragon), an ancestral figure who fights the moon. Unurgunite is a 19th-century transcription of nganurganity.
Uridim	Alpha Lupi A	2.30	14^h 41^m 55.75579^s	–47° 23′ 17.5155″
The name Uridim is taken from the Sumerian name of the constellation that predated Lupus. The Mesopotamian constellation UR.IDIM (the Mad Dog) was associated with a female deity, but also depicted as a “lion-man,” a benevolent creature that was half-man, half-lion. The name was approved for Alpha Lupi on September 12, 2024.
Uruk	HD 231701 (Sagitta)	8.97	19^h 32^m 04.1610^s	+16° 28′ 27.4411″
The star was named after Uruk, an ancient city of the Sumer and Babylonian civilizations in Mesopotamia, situated along an ancient channel of the river Euphrates in modern-day Iraq. The proposal for the name came from Iraq as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 231701 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Babylonia, after the kingdom in ancient Mesopotamia from the 18th to 6th centuries BCE, whose name-giving capital city was built on the Euphrates River.
Uúba	LTT 9779 (Sculptor)	9.76 ± 0.03	23^h 54^m 40.20731^s	−37° 37′ 40.5244″
Uúba is the word for “stars,” “seeds,” and “eyes” in the language of the U’wa people of Colombia (Tunebo). The name comes from Colombia and was selected as part of the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. The planet LTT 9779 b was named Cuancoá. In U’wa language, Cuancoá refers to the morning star that sets before sunrise.
Vega	Alpha Lyrae	0.026	18^h 36^m 56.33635^s	+38° 47′ 01.2802″
The name is a loose transliteration of the Arabic wāqi‘ (“falling” or “landing”), from the phrase an-nasr al-wāqi‘, meaning “the falling eagle.”
Veritate	14 Andromedae A	5.22	23^h 31^m 17.41273^s	+39° 14′ 10.3105″
Veritate is the ablative form of veritas, the Latin word for “truth,” and means “where there is truth.” The name was given to the star after a public nomination and vote. An exoplanet orbiting the star was named Spe, which is the ablative of spes (“hope”) and means “where there is hope.”
Vindemiatrix	Epsilon Virginis	2.826	13^h 02^m 10.59785^s	+10° 57′ 32.9415″
The name comes from Greek through the Latin vindēmiātrix, meaning “the grape-harvestress.”
Wasat	Delta Geminorum Aa	3.53	07^h 20^m 07.37978s	+21° 58′ 56.3377″
The name comes from the Arabic word for “middle.”
Wattle	WASP-19 (Vela)	12.312 ± 0.017	09^h 53^m 40.07656^s	−45° 39′ 33.0572″
The names Wattle for the yellow dwarf WASP-19 and Banksia for the planet WASP-19 b were selected as part of the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. The winning entries come from Australia. Wattle is a genus of approximately 1000 species of shrubs and trees. The Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha) is native to Australia and is the official floral emblem of Australia. Banksia is a genus of Australian wildflowers and garden plants. The indigenous people of Australia use Banksia in medicine and to make sweet drinks.
Wazn	Beta Columbae	3.105	05^h 50^m 57.5929^s	−35° 46′ 05.9152″
The name is derived from the Arabic word for “weight.”
Wezen	Delta Canis Majoris Aa	1.824	07^h 08^m 23.48608^s	−26° 23′ 35.5474″
The name comes from the Arabic al-wazn, meaning “weight.”
Wouri	WASP-69 (Aquarius)	9.87 ± 0.03	21^h 00^m 06.19682^s	−05° 05′ 40.0349″
The names Wouri for the orange dwarf WASP-69 and Makombé for the planet WASP-69 b were selected as part of the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. The entries come from Cameroon. The Wouri is an important river in the country. It was nicknamed Rio dos Camerões (the river of shrimps) by the 15th century Portuguese explorer Fernão do Pó and the name became Cameroon in English. The Makombé River is a tributary that feeds the Wouri.
Wurren	Zeta Phoenicis Aa	4.02	01^h 08^m 23.08^s	–55° 14′ 44.7″
The name means “child” in the language of the Wardaman people of the Northern Territory in Australia, but here it refers to a “Little Fish,” marked by the star next to Achernar. Achernar represents an echidna or porcupine to whom the fish brings water.
Xamidimura	Mu¹ Scorpii Aa	3.00	16^h 51^m 52.23111^s	−38° 02′ 50.5694″
The name comes from the phrase xami di mûra, which means “the (two) eyes of the lion” in the Khoekhoe language of Namibia, Botswana and South Africa.
Xihe	HD 173416 (Lyra)	6.057	18^h 43^m 36.110^s	+36° 33′ 23.78″
The star was named after Xihe (羲和), the goddess of the sun in Chinese mythology, who also represents the earliest astronomers and developers of calendars in ancient China. The proposal for the name came from Nanjing as part of the 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds campaign, and the star was named after a public nomination and vote. HD 173416 b, a planet orbiting the star, was named Wangshu, after Wangshu (望舒), the goddess who drives for the Moon and also represents the Moon in Chinese mythology.
Xuange	Lambda Boötis	4.18	14^h 16^m 23.01880^s	+46° 05′ 17.9005
The name comes from the Chinese name 玄戈 (Xuángē), Sombre Lance, an asterism in which Lambda Boötis is the sole star.
Yed Posterior	Epsilon Ophiuchi	3.22	16^h 18^m 19.28974^s	–04° 41′ 33.0345″
The name comes from the Arabic yad, meaning “hand.” Epsilon and Delta Ophiuchi (Yed Prior) form the left hand of the Serpent Bearer (Ophiuchus) that holds the head of the serpent (Serpens Caput). Epsilon is Yed Posterior because it follows Delta across the sky.
Yed Prior	Delta Ophiuchi	2.75	16^h 14^m 20.73853^s	–03° 41′ 39.5612″
The name comes from the Arabic yad, meaning “hand.” Delta and Epsilon Ophiuchi (Yed Posterior) form the left hand of the Serpent Bearer (Ophiuchus) that holds the head of the serpent (Serpens Caput). Delta is Yed Prior because it leads Epsilon across the sky.
Yildun	Delta Ursae Minoris	4.36	17^h 32^m 12.99671^s	86° 35′ 11.2584″
Yildun comes from the Turkish yıldız, meaning “star.”
Yunü (Yunu)	31 Leonis	4.39	10^h 07^m 54.2701^s	+09° 59′ 51.025″
Yunü (or Yunu) was the name of 31 Leonis in traditional Chinese astronomy. The star was part of the Xuanyuan constellation, which represented the group of imperial consorts. The International Astronomical Union approved the name on July 18, 2024.
Zaniah	Eta Virginis Aa	3.89	12^h 19^m 54.35783^s	–00° 40′ 00.5095″
The name comes from the Arabic zāwiyah, meaning “corner.”
Zaurak	Gamma Eridani	2.97	03^h 58^m 01.76695^s	−13° 30′ 30.6698″
The name is Arabic for “boat.”
Zavijava	Beta Virginis	3.604	11^h 50^m 41.71824^s	+01° 45′ 52.9910″
The name is derived from the Arabic phrase zāwiyat al-cawwa’, which means “the corner of the barking (dog).”
Zembra	HATS-72 (Aquarius)	12.469 ± 0.010	22^h 36^m 06.3189^s	-16° 59’ 59.7882″
The star was named after Zembra, a UNESCO-protected island in the Gulf of Tunis, known for its wildlife and seabirds. The planet HATS-72 b was named Zembretta, after an islet in the Gulf of Tunis, part of the UNESCO Iles Zembra et Zembretta Biosphere Reserve, Tunisia. The names were selected as part of the NameExoWorlds 2022 campaign. The winning entries came from Tunisia.
Zhang	Upsilon¹ Hydrae A	4.12	09^h 51^m 28.69384^s	−14° 50′ 47.7710″
The name comes from the Chinese name for the asterism Extended Net, 張宿 (Zhāng Xiù), formed by Upsilon¹ Hydrae with Lambda Hydrae, Mu Hydrae, Kappa Hydrae, Phi¹ Hydrae and HIP 49321.
Zibal	Zeta Eridani Aa	4.80	03^h 15^m50.02656^s	−08° 49′ 11.0220″
The name comes from a misreading of the Arabic riʼal, meaning “ostrich chicks.”
Zosma	Delta Leonis	2.56	11^h 14^m 06.50142^s	20° 31′ 25.3853″
The name comes from the Greek word for “loin cloth.”
Zubenelgenubi	Alpha² Librae Aa	2.741	14^h 50^m 52.71309^s	–16° 02′ 30.3955″
The name comes from the Arabic phrase al-zubānā al-janūbiyy, meaning “the southern claw.” It refers to the claw of the scorpion. In ancient times, Libra stars were seen as the Claws of the Scorpion.
Zubenelhakrabi	Gamma Librae A	3.91	15^h 35^m 31.57881^s	−14° 47′ 22.3278″
The name is derived from the Arabic Zuban al-ʿAqrab, meaning “the claws of the scorpion.”
Zubeneschamali	Beta Librae	2.61	15^h 17^m 00.41382^s	−09° 22′ 58.4919″
The name comes from the Arabic phrase al-zubānā al-šamāliyy, which means “the northern claw.”