Rigel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rigel Name at a Glance

Name	Rigel
Meaning	Foot. Rigel is a blue star of the first magnitude that marks the hunter's left foot in the Orion constellation.
Origin	Arabic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Rigel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rigel means “Foot. Rigel is a blue star of the first magnitude that marks the hunter's left foot in the Orion constellation”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Rigel Name Origin

Our database records Rigel under Arabic origin. Browse more Arabic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Rigel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Rigel is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Rigel

When considering Rigel for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.