Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Falcon
An Arabic masculine name, Altaïr is a powerful choice. Defined by one of the most cunning birds known to humankind. Falcons are an engineering feat, they have small bodies and short wings tailored for aero-dynamics, enabling certain species to reach speeds of approximately 240 miles per hour. But falcon facts aside, the name Altaïr is also the name of the eleventh brightest star in the sky. Bring the power of celestial bodies and worldly cunning into one name with a name like Altaïr .
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