Sagittarius as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Sagittarius

What is the meaning of the name Sagittarius ?

The baby name Sagittarius is a Unisex name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˌsædʒɪˈtɛəriəs/; respelling: saj-ih-TAIR-ee-uhs.

Sagittarius is Latin in Origin.

From Latin Sagittarius “archer,” formed from sagitta “arrow” + -arius “pertaining to/bearer.” In Roman usage sagittarii were archers; in astrology Sagittarius names the ninth sign, depicted as a centaur bowman and associated with Jupiter. The Greek counterpart is Toxotes (Τοξότης), and Romance languages preserve variant forms: Sagittaire (French), Sagittario (Italian), Sagitario (Spanish), Sagitário (Portuguese).

As a given name, Sagittarius is a modern, uncommon choice influenced by celestial and zodiac naming trends rather than historical baptismal practice. It conveys the literal meaning “archer” and, by extension, ideals of aim, exploration, and truth-seeking. Possible short forms include Sagi, Sage, Tari, and Rius. Related names with similar roots or imagery include Archer, Fletcher, Sage, and Toxotes (rare). Usage remains rare across English-speaking countries, but the name’s classical sound and mythic symbolism give it distinctive flair.

⚙ Sagittarius is rarely chosen. We count 176 recorded uses of it across 38 countries.