Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Foot
Pronunciation: R AY JH AH L
Popularity Rank: #59,694
The name Rigel is of Arabic origin and means Foot, Rigel is a Blue Star of the First Magnitude that Marks the Hunter's Left Foot in the Orion Constellation. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Rigel is commonly found in Mexico, United States of America, Italy, and 41 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R AY JH AH L
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Rigel is recorded 474 times globally, ranking it as the 59,694th most common name worldwide.
Rigel is most prevalent in Mexico, with 166 occurrences, making it the 4,770th most popular name in the country.
In Mexico, the name Rigel is found among 1 in every 5427 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | #4,770 | 1 : 5,427 |
| United States of America | #18,798 | 1 : 20,794 |
| Italy | #26,001 | 1 : 39,418 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Rigel from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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