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Origin: Greek

Meaning: glowing; burning; dog star

Sirius is a boy's name of Greek origin. Stargazers will recognize this baby name as a "glowing" or "burning" star that travels and sparkles across the night sky. Known as the "dog star" from the constellation Canis Major, Sirius provides a beam of ultraviolet radiation like only very few beside it. Being so close to the Solar System, this well-known star isn't afraid to reflect light for Earth to see. With a name as blazing as Sirius, baby can be inspired to be the brightest fireball in the room.