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Orion (name)

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Orion
A mosaic depicting the transformation of the hunter, Orion, into the constellation, by the will of Zeus.
GenderPrimarily male
Origin
Word/nameGreek
MeaningName taken from Greek myth.

Orion is both a surname and a male given name usually derived from the character from Greek mythology or the constellation named for the character. The name has increased in usage in recent years along with other mythological names.[1] Notable persons with that name include:

People with the surname

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People with the given name

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Notes

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  1. ^ Mitchell, Alex (29 December 2021). "The craziest baby name trends of 2022 from Athena to Wilder". nypost.com. New York Post. Retrieved 21 May 2022.