Altair is a unisex name with Arabic origins. In Arabic, it is pronounced as ahl-TA-ir (/ʃaˈlta.ir/). The English pronunciation of Altair is al-TAYR (/ælˈtɑɪər/). This beautiful name has been gaining popularity in recent years in the United States of America. Although not yet among the top-ranking names, Altair has been steadily chosen by parents for their newborns. With its unique sound and intriguing origin, Altair holds an air of mystique that may appeal to those seeking a distinctive name for their child.
Altair Gomes de Figueiredo, also known as Altair, was a Brazilian football defender and a World Champion in the 1962 World Cup. |