Sirius

The masculine name Sirius can be translated into German as 'the Burning One', 'the Incinerating One', or 'the Glowing Hot One'. Its roots lie in the ancient Greek word seirios (σείριος), which also means 'burning' and 'glowing hot'.

What does the name Sirius mean?

Sirius, a masculine name, is interpreted in German as 'the Burning One', 'the Incinerating One', or 'the Glowing Hot One'. The name originates from the ancient Greek seirios (σείριος), meaning 'burning' and 'glowing hot'. Additionally, Sirius is the name of the brightest star in the sky, known as the Dog Star. In Greek mythology, Sirius is considered the hunting dog of the famous hunter Orion; both were immortalized as stars after their death. In Italy, the variant Sirio can be found.

Where does the name Sirius come from?

The name Sirius has ancient Greek origins and means 'the Burning One'. The etymology derives from the ancient Greek seirios (σείριος), which means 'burning' or 'glowing hot'.

How do you pronounce Sirius?

The pronunciation of Sirius is three syllables and has a floating sound. It is pronounced as 'Si-ri-us' [ˈziːʁiʊs] or [ˈsɪɹiəs], with the long I sound shaping the name. The vowels create a flowing, almost luminous rhythm, and the ending '-us' with the hissing S gives the name a clear accent. Thus, Sirius appears radiant and striking – mystical, present, and impressive.

Popularity

In Germany, Sirius is a relatively common first name. The name currently ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2016, when it reached 1,283rd place. In the last ten years, Sirius has been given as a first name about 170 times, which places it 1,765th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,887th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ius / Rius / Sir / Siri / Tatze

Similar first names

Famous people

• James Sirius Potter (character from Harry Potter, Harry's son)
• Sirius Black (character from Harry Potter, Harry's godfather)
• Sirius Torijano (Colombian musician)