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Saturn
Pronounced SAT-urn /ˈsæt.ərn/High
Meaning: From the planet Saturn and the Roman god Saturn (Latin Saturnus), deity of agriculture, wealth, and time. A celestial word name, unisex in feel; used here for a girl.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Saturn comes from the Roman god Saturnus (agriculture, time) and the planet named for him. As a given name it reads as a bold celestial pick, unisex in feel; used here for a girl, which we note — very rare in the U.S. (said 'SAT-urn').
It appears only very rarely as a first name. Rare, celestial, and bold.
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What does the name Saturn mean?
Saturn names the ringed planet and the Roman god Saturnus, deity of agriculture and time.
How do you pronounce Saturn?
It's said SAT-urn /ˈsæt.ərn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Saturn a boy or girl name?
Saturn reads unisex; it's used here for a girl, which we note.
How popular is Saturn?
Saturn is a very rare name in the U.S.