# Aquarius

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /əˈkwɛəɹi.əs/ · frequency rank #26,684

## Definitions
1. A constellation of the zodiac, traditionally figured in the shape of a man (now also as a woman) carrying water.
2. The zodiac sign for the water carrier, ruled by Uranus or Saturn, covering January 20 – February 18 (tropical astrology) or February 15 – March 14 (sidereal astrology).

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin aquārius (“water carrier”) (from aqua (“water”) + -arius), calque of Ancient Greek Ὑδροχόος (Hudrokhóos), referring to the Mesopotamian god Ea who was commonly depicted with water pouring from his shoulders or from vases; compare the constellation name in Akkadian 𒀯𒄖𒆷 (ṣinundu), Sumerian 𒀯𒄖𒆷 (ᵐᵘˡGU.LA, “The Great One, Ea”). See also aquarium.

## Easily confused with
- **aquarium** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/aquarium-vs-aquarius)

## Common misspellings (10)
`aqaurius`, `aqquarius`, `aquairus`, `aquarisu`, `aquariuss`, `aquarrius`, `aquaruis`, `aquraius`, `auqarius`, `qauarius`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/aquarius