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Uranus

A name meaning "the heavens".

PronunciationEnglish /jʊ.ˈɹeɪ.nəs/; English /ˈjʊɹ.ə.nəs/
Usage languagesGreek Mythology

Meaning and history

From Greek Οὐρανός (Ouranos), the name of the husband of Gaia and father of the Titans in Greek mythology, derived from οὐρανός (ouranos) meaning “the heavens.” It is also the name of the seventh planet in the solar system.