An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Agena (β Centauri)
  حضار  
Hazâr
Fr.: Agena  

Alternative name for the star Hadar,
the second brightest star in Centaurus and the tenth brightest star in the sky. → Hadar.

Etymology (EN): The etymology of Agena is not clear. Some sources have suggested L. a genu “by the knee,” but it seems dubious.