An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A distinctive name or title; appellation. → Bayer designation; → Flamsteed designation; → variable star designation.

Etymology (EN): From L. designatus, p.p. of designare “to mark out, choose, appoint,” from → de- “out” + signare “to mark,” from signum, → sign.

Etymology (PE): Nâmgozini, from nâm, → name, + gozini “choosing,” from gozidan “to chose,” → select.