Aquarius as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Aquarius

What is the meaning of the name Aquarius ?

The baby name Aquarius is a Unisex name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈkwɛəriəs/ or /əˈkwɔːriəs/ (uh-KWAIR-ee-əs).

Aquarius is Latin in Origin.

Aquarius derives from Latin aquarius, “water-bearer,” formed from aqua “water” + -arius “one who is concerned with,” and names the constellation and zodiac sign associated with Ganymede, Zeus's cupbearer, in Greco-Roman myth. Attested in classical astronomy and medieval star catalogues, the term traveled unchanged into many European languages, becoming a poetic byword for the water carrier.

As a given name, Aquarius is a modern, rare, largely English-language choice that emerged in the late 20th century alongside astrological and countercultural currents (the “Age of Aquarius”). It functions as a gender-neutral option. Variants and creative forms include Aquaria (feminine), Aquarious (altered spelling), and elaborations such as Laquarius or Jaquarius; nicknames include Aqua, Ari, and Rius. Cognates of the zodiac term appear as Acuario (Spanish) and Acquario (Italian), though these are seldom used as personal names. Meaning centers on “water-bearer” or “cup-bearer,” evoking service, renewal, and flow.