"Your Name"
Asteroid List N°2
This post is dedicated to all of my followers and loved ones. Previously, I’ve written about Name Asteroids and now they can give us some insight on how they’re cosmically connected to our identities. Perhaps you may want to take a look through the 80+ names in this list if you’re curious about yours. Otherwise, if you haven't found your name, be sure to check out list N°1!
Names are quite personal. So if there are any additional meanings or reasons to how your name came to be— you may want to consider them as you interpret the asteroid in your natal chart. The information below comes from my own research.
*Note: Just like my previous list, I’ve organized and curated the names so that they are listed under their own language families. The root of these names are classified as Indo-European and move into the Afro-Asiatic family. It would take me awhile to explain the linguistic nuances since the world’s tongues are ever so changing. Therefore, I have broken it down into simpler categories.
**This category consists of names that were recognized in Ancient European nations, tribes and literature.
Old Norse ⋆ Anglo-Saxon ⋆ etc
Honours the 7th century Saint and Princess of East Anglia, Æthelthryth, who took a vow of chastity in devotion to God
May have associations to famous British actress, Audrey Hepburn
Clarissa 302
Clara 642 / Klare 1825
Brilliant, bright, famous and respected
Derived from the Germanic variation of Clarice, which came from the Latin word for "clear"— Clarus. Hence, this is someone who shines and provides others with clarity
To be a "Sole Eternal ruler"
A notable association may be Eric the Red (Eiríkr inn Rauda)— a 10th century Icelandic explorer who first founded and settled in Greenland
Many Kings of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway had this name, as it represents someone who is almighty and powerful
Eileen 11836
Aline 266 / Eliane 1329 / Elinor 2650 / Eleonora 354 / Leonora 696
To be a bright, shining light or sun ray
These names are a variation of Helena— Please refer to this list to read more.
Jennifer 6249
Jenny 607 / Guinevere 2483 / Ginevra 613
Fair one, honest, and blessed
This name further translates to "White Wave" from Cornish, as it refers to a "fair phantom or a white, magical being"
May honour Guinevere, the 12th century King Arthur's beautiful wife or has associations with Jennifer Dubedat from the Doctor's Dilemma (1906), which popularized the name— she was someone young and charming
To be of noble or handsome birth— refers to someone who is kind and gentle
Honours the 6th century, Irish Saint Caoimhín who lived in hermitage at a monastery
Patronage to blackbirds, Archdiocese of Dublin, Kilnamanagh, and Glendalough
Raymond 197189
Raimonda 1450
A wise or famed protector/counsellor; someone who provides insightful advice to those who seek it
May honour many (Spanish) Saints named Raymond, including San Ramón Nonato, who was birthed from C-section
Patronage to childbirth, pregnant women, infants. children, obstetricians; midwives, fever, the falsely accused, confidentiality of confession, etc
Goddess of Fertility and the Moon; someone who is divine, powerful, and strong
Derived from Rīgantonā and translates to "Great Queen"
As a major figure in Welsh Mythology, specifically in Mabinogi— Rhiannon was depicted as a beautiful Horse Goddess who is intelligent and famed for her wealth and generosity
Richard 3972
Riccò 18462 / Ricarda 879 / Riccardi 12407 / Ricci 13642
Strong in rule, brave, generous, and hardy
This name was borne by three kings of England, including the 12th century Richard I the Lionheart, who was famed as a martial prowess and leader
**Related to both Germanic and Romance languages, and primarily spoken by those who are of Eastern and Central European or Central Asian, Siberian descent.
Russian ⋆ Ukranian ⋆ Serbian
"She/He of the Resurrection"
Honours the 4th century martyr and Saint Anastasia of Sirmium, who was venerated as "Deliverer from Potions"— a healer and exorcist
Patronage to martyrs, weavers, widows, and those suffering from poison
"Coming from water of strength" or a rough stream; someone who is emotionally receptive to the environment around them, strong-willed, and mature
May have an association with one of the 1st - 2nd century Scythian Holy Marytyrs, Inna, who was a disciple of Apostle Andrew
Ivanka 8573
Iva 497 / Evans 3032
Gift from God, from the heavens, very small, and precious
This name is a diminutive of Ivan or Ivana, which are Slavic cognates/variations of Joan— Please refer to this list to read more.
Compassionate or merciful dear; someone who is loving, kind, and gentle
May have associations with the legendary, late-14th century knight, Miloš Obilić, who became venerated as a saint in the Serbian Church
Mila is also used among the Spanish as a short-hand for Milagros, meaning "miracles"
Nikolaev 8141
Nicolaia 843 / Mikula 2969 / Niccolò 6952
Nichol 163641 / Nicole 1343 / Nicky 4755 / Nikko 1185
Honours Saint Nicholas of Myra, who "Santa Claus" was modelled after due to his habit of secret gift giving
Patronage of children, fishermen, merchants, broadcasters, repentant thieves, brewers, pharmacists, archers, unmarried people, etc
This name is also a variation of Victoria (more specifically its counterpart, Nike 307)— Please refer to this list to read more.
Defender or protector of mankind
This name is a variation of Alexander— Please refer to this list to read more.
There is an alternative variation from Sanskrit (Shasha) and means the "Moon"
**This language is a classical, liturgical one that is recognized in Hindu/Vedic mythological writings and astrology.
To have prosperity and wealth
May have associations with the famed actress, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
This name belongs to rashi Mesh (Aries) with dominant planet Mars (Mangal) and Nakshatra Krithika
Happiness, joy or ultimate and eternal bliss
Based on Hindu and Buddhist philosophy, it connotes a spiritual rapture where one reaches the highest state of individual self— an end to the cycle of rebirth
This name belongs to rashi Mesh (Aries) with dominant planet Mars (Mangal) and Nakshatra Krithika
"To shine or Moon"; a Hindu Lunar deity who is described as a young and beautiful man, holding a club and lotus
Lord of Night, Plants and Vegetation
Soma presides over Monday in the Hindu calendar; the name also refers to a Vedic ritualistic drink— "A nectar of the Gods"
This name belongs to rashi Mithun (Gemini), Meen (Pisces) with dominant planet Jupiter (Guru) and Nakshatra Revathi, Arudra
Lord of Wealth; to be rich
This name belongs to rashi Meen (Pisces), Kark (Cancer), Dhan (Sagittarius)
Lord Of Intelligence and Wisdom; letters, learning, removing obstacles
Honoured at the beginning of rites and ceremonies
Patronage to the arts and sciences, intellectuals, bankers, scribes, and authors
This name belongs to rashi Kumbh (Aquarius) and Nakshatra Dhanishta
Hindu Goddess of Time, change, and empowerment; also known as the "Dark Mother" and a preserver of nature
Destroyer of evil and protector of the innocent, bestowing liberation
Associated with sexuality and violence as well
This name belongs to rashi Mithun (Gemini) with dominant planet Mercury (Buddh) and Nakshatra Sravana, Mrigashiras
Lord Kṛṣṇa— "All attractive or Dark"
The 8th avatar of Viṣṇu and the God of Protection, compassion, and tenderness
Represents the essence and symbol of divine love
This name belongs to rashi Mithun (Gemini)
Sweet, admirable, extraordinary, soft and peaceful
This name belongs to rashi Sinh (Leo) with dominant planet Sun (Surya) and Nakshatra Makha
There are alternative variations from Latin languages which translate to "Wonderful," Spanish for "Peace," Albanian for "Goodness," and Kurdish for "Princess"
Happiness, joyfulness, and peace of mind
A diminutive of "Rameshwaram," which means Lord of Rāma
The 7th avatar of Viṣṇu— Rāma prayed to Śiva at the Ramanathaswamy Temple in the Hindu Epic Rāmāyana
This name belongs to rashi Tula (Libra) with dominant planet Venus (Shukra) and Hasta Nakshatra
Goddess of the Harvest, wife of Lord Rāma, and an incarnation of Lakṣmī— Goddess of wealth, fortune, power, and fertility
Represents the ideal feminine, having noble qualities
This name belongs to rashi Kumbh (Aquarius) with dominant planet Saturn (Shani) and Nakshatra Sathabisham
" The Auspicious One"; benign, kind, welfare
The God of Destruction who clears away evil, ignorance, illusions and imperfections in order to pave way for beneficial change
One of the Hindu triumvirate along with Brahmā and Viṣṇu
This name belongs to rashi Kumbh (Aquarius) and Nakshatra Sathabisham
The Ruler of Gods and Sun
Epithet for the deities: Indra, Sūrya, Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Śiva
This name belongs to rashi Kumbh (Aquarius) with dominant planet Saturn (Shani) and Nakshatra Sathabisham
Initially associated with the sky, and eventually God of the Oceans, justice, and truth
"To surround or cover"— he who binds the oceans and rivers which encircle the world (in reference to Universal law), symbolizing unlimited energy
This name belongs to rashi Vrushabh (Taurus) with dominant planet Venus (Shukra) and Nakshatra Rohini
To be modest, polite or well-mannered
This name belongs to rashi Vrushabh (Taurus) with dominant planet Venus (Shukra) and Nakshatra Rohini
Vishnu 4034
Padmanabhan 21575
"The Prevador"; almighty, protector, and sustainer of the world
Appears in various incarnations to provide salvation for humanity and restore order
One of the Hindu triumvirate along with Brahmā and Śiva
This name belongs to rashi Vrushabh (Taurus) with dominant planet Venus (Shukra) and Nakshatra Rohini
**As this anthropological language family is quite broad, I have decided to focus on two main branches— both of which, focus on deep and rich histories of religious scriptures from Islam and classical, Egyptian antiquity.
A combination of the Arabic words "Abd and Allah," translating to Servant or Follower of God
Represents humility and good faith
Honours the Prophet Mohammad's father, Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib
Highly praised or "One who constantly thanks God"
Some Islamic traditions view this name as an alternative one given to the Prophet Muhammad, by his own mother
Other Islamic traditions believe there is a hadith in which Muhammad refers to himself as Ahmed
To rise, be high or exalted; a symbol of growing success and recognition
Popularized and honours the American 90's R&B and Hiphop singer, mononymously known as Aaliyah
Symbolizes the Full Moon, Water, and Victory
Honours the companion of the Prophet Muhammad, Bilal ibn Rabah al-Habashi
He was known to be gifted with a deep, melodious, resonant voice and great wisdom
Someone who exudes happiness, rejoice, and intelligence
"One who weans an infant" or abstains
Symbolizes a woman of captivating nature, beauty, purity, grace, and full of blessings
Honours the Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad this name— one of her titles was "al-Zahra" or "The Shining One"
This name translates to "golden or the moon's rays"
"The Perfect One" or Complete
"al-Insān al-Kāmil" is also an honorific title to describe the Prophet Muhammad
There are alternative variations that derived from the Roman Latin word, Camillus, which translates to "Priest's assistant, temple servant or attendant to a religious service"
Maryam 85471
Meriam 7546 / Miriam 102
Sea of bitterness or sorrow; to be beloved and beautiful
This name is one of the many variations of Mary— Please refer to this list to read more.
A newborn saved by the water or "I drew him out of the water"
Honours Moses, the Prophet and messenger of Islam, as well as the leader of the Isrealites
Young Musa was settled into a wicker basket and set adrift onto the Nile river, where the Egyptian pharaoh's wife, Asiya found him and convinced her husband to adopt him
To be blessed or have goodness, and may refer to prayer/calling
A change in spelling may rather translate the name's meaning to "dewy" like wet flowers after a rain fall...
There are alternative variations from Russian, which translates to "Dew at sunrise" and Croatian, which refers to "hope"
"Protected by God"; Guardian
May be a feminine variation of the name Samar, which translates to "reward or fruit of paradise" and "evening conversation"
This name is moreover believed to derive from the Hebrew word, “shamar” meaning “to guard, protect, watch, and beware"
To be pure or soft; light tanned colour
To be beautiful and graceful
"God is gracious"— someone who exemplifies God-like traits and divinity
This name is also a Hebrew cognate/variation of Joan— Please refer to this list to read more.
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Egyptian
God of Air, and eventually King of All Gods or Creation
Called "The Hidden One" or "Hiddenness of Divinity" due to his mysterious form
Merged with Sun God Ra, he become Amun-Ra and gained the power and responsibility for all life on earth and the underworld
He was the voice of those who are less fortunate
His associated, sacred animals were the ram and the goose, both symbols of virility
God of Death; mummification, afterlife, cemeteries, tombs, and the underworld
Called "The Master of Secrets," "Foremost of the Divine Booth," among many other names
Patronage to lost souls and the helpless
Associated with the colour black, which depicts regeneration of life, the soil of the Nile river, and the discolouration of the corpses after embalming
His associated, sacred animal was the African golden wolf/jackal
"To rise in brilliance" or "to shine"
A symbol of the rising and setting of the Sun, representing creation and rebirth
Depicted as a— possibly now extinct species of heron, flying above the waters of Nun which existed before time; a returning traveller
Also known as "He Who Came Into Being by Himself" and "Lord of Jubilees"
Goddess of the sky, of women, fertility, sex and love— exemplifying the conception of femininity in Ancient Egypt
A symbolic mother of the pharaoh/ruler, and to Horus and Ra
Called "The Golden One," "Lady of Malachite," "Lady of Turquoise," among many other names
Represents music, joy, dancing, and overall festivities
Her associated, sacred animals were the cows, doves, hippopotami, lions, lynxes, snakes, sparrows, swans, and vultures
Honours the second pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty during 26th century BC Egypt, who was generally accepted as the one who commissioned the Great Pyramid of Giza
"Khnum protect me"— His name was dedicated the God of procreation, water and fertility
Khnum was thought to protect all bodies of water on earth and the lakes of the Underworld
Honours the 7 princesses, especially Cleopatra VII Philopator, Queen of the 1st century, Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt
She was the only ruler in the family to learn the Egyptian language among many more— this contributed to her notable communication skills and diplomacy
Intelligent, charming, and known as a prototype of the romantic femme fatale
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