Cat name

Adhara

Origin
Arabic
Gender
female
Syllables
3

Meaning

Maidens — second-brightest star in Canis Major

More

A hot blue giant in the Great Dog — one of the most luminous stars within a thousand light-years of Earth.

Themes

Astronomy

Questions

What does Adhara mean?
Adhara means Maidens — second-brightest star in Canis Major. It's a name of Arabic origin.
Where does the name Adhara come from?
Adhara comes from Arabic. It's associated with these themes: Astronomy.
Is Adhara a boy or girl cat name?
Adhara is traditionally a female name, but cat names don't have to follow human conventions — many people use it for cats of any sex.
Is Adhara a good name for a cat?
Adhara is a thoughtful pick. At 3 syllables, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Astronomy. It means "Maidens — second-brightest star in Canis Major." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.

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