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Altair
Flying eagle
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Altair is a name of Arabic origin derived from 'An-Nasr At-Tair' meaning 'the flying eagle'. It is the name of the brightest star in the constellation of Aquila (the Eagle) and the twelfth brightest star in the night sky. Located just 17 light-years from Earth, it is one of the closest stars visible to the naked eye. In Islamic and pre-Islamic Arab astronomical tradition, it is a well-known celestial body. In recent years, the name has gained popularity as a modern Muslim baby name due to its scientific and natural connotation. As an Arabic name, it carries the blessing of associating the child with light, distance, and guidance. It is also the name of a character in the Assassin's Creed video game series, which has popularized it in modern culture.
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Altair
Altair is a name of Arabic origin derived from 'An-Nasr At-Tair' meaning 'the flying eagle'. It is the name of the brightest star in the constellation of Aquila (the Eagle) and the twelfth brightest star in the night sky. Located just 17 light-years from Earth, it is one of the closest stars visible to the naked eye. In Islamic and pre-Islamic Arab astronomical tradition, it is a well-known celestial body. In recent years, the name has gained popularity as a modern Muslim baby name due to its scientific and natural connotation. As an Arabic name, it carries the blessing of associating the child with light, distance, and guidance. It is also the name of a character in the Assassin's Creed video game series, which has popularized it in modern culture.
الطائر
الطائر عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'اڑتا ہوا عقاب' ہے۔ یہ عقاب برج کے روشن ترین ستارے کا نام ہے۔ یہ زمین کے قریب ترین ستاروں میں سے ایک ہے۔ جدید دور میں یہ اپنے سائنسی اور قدرتی مفہوم کی وجہ سے ایک مقبول مسلم نام بن گیا ہے۔
النَّسْرُ الطَّائِر
الطائر اسم مشتق من 'النسر الطائر' بالعربية يعني 'النسر الطائر'. هو ألمع نجم في كوكبة النسر (العقاب) وثاني عشر ألمع نجم في سماء الليل. وهو قريب جداً من الأرض. في السنوات الأخيرة، اكتسب الاسم شعبية كاسم إسلامي حديث نظراً لدلالاته العلمية والطبيعية.
"وَأَنَّهُ هُوَ رَبُّ الشِّعْرَىٰ"
Astronomy
Altair is a well-known star in the constellation Aquila, forming part of the 'Summer Triangle' asterism alongside Vega and Deneb. It has been recognized and named by astronomers for centuries, stemming from its medieval Arabic designation 'An-Nasr At-Tair'.
The name Altair is permissible. It does not deify the creation but acknowledges the beauty of Allah's creation in the universe.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
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