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Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Flying eagle

If you want to encourage baby to spread their wings and soar, consider Altair, a gender-neutral name of Arabic origin. Meaning "flying eagle," it conjures images of freedom, prosperity, and success. This name also boasts celestial connotations, as the brightest star in the Aquila constellation is called Altair. These associations conjure images of Altair as a name fit for an adventurous, bright child who will accomplish great things. The sky's the limit, after all!