Aquila
Aquila is a unisex name of Latin origin meaning “eagle.” Aquila is Latin for 'eagle' and names a constellation near the celestial equator.
how do you pronounce Aquila?
AK-wih-lah
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what does Aquila mean?
The name Aquila means “eagle.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Aquila is Latin for 'eagle' and names a constellation near the celestial equator. In the Bible, Aquila was a tentmaker and early Christian leader alongside his wife Priscilla. The Roman standard featured an eagle called an aquila, making it a symbol of imperial power. The name combines celestial and natural imagery powerfully.
where does the name Aquila come from?
The only source retrieved for Aquila is a Wikipedia note that it is both a given name and a surname, introducing a list of notable people. It gives no derivation, so the Latin 'eagle' gloss commonly cited elsewhere is not confirmed by anything found here.
the history of Aquila
That source says nothing about the constellation, the biblical tentmaker Aquila, or the Roman legionary standard also called an aquila, so none of that history is confirmed by anything found here.
who are famous people named Aquila?
- Aquila (biblical figure, tentmaker and early Christian)
- Aquila (constellation)
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what names go well with Aquila?
Sibling names that share Aquila's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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