Leepwal

original spelling Ļeepwal (pronounced leyepwal, the first "l" being pronounced with the back of the tongue raised (velarized) and the root of the tongue retracted (pharyngealized) so as to elongate the oral cavity, thereby giving the consonant a "heavier" or "darker" sound) is the name for ζ Cen in Marshallese.

Etymology and History

This star name originates from the Marshallese language. It designats the third child of Lōkantuñūr (Capella), the mother of all stars.

IAU Working Group Star Names

The name was discussed and approved by the IAU WGSN 2022-2024. applied to the star ... in the IAU-CSN.