Born on May 26
Discover famous personalities who share today's date and explore the cultural significance of their names
Sky & calendar for May 26
Astronomy is approximate (civil date / Northern-hemisphere seasons). Moon phase is a simplified model for the selected date—not for navigation or medical use.
- Moon: Waxing Gibbous (~53% illuminated)
- Season: Spring (Northern Hemisphere)
- Day of year: 146 / 365
- Western sun sign (for fun): Gemini
Born on This Day
Notable personalities who share May 26 as their birthday
2009 - Kingston Foster
Actor • Los Angeles, USA
Origin: English
Meaning: "King's town"
Explore Name "Kingston"
2006 - Kingston Rossdale
Celebrity Child • Los Angeles, USA
Origin: English
Meaning: "King's town"
Explore Name "Kingston"
2000 - Eden Alene
Musician • Jerusalem, Israel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: "Delight"
Explore Name "Eden"
1997 - Mathew Barzal
Athlete • Coquitlam, Canada
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: "Gift of God"
Explore Name "Mathew"
1994 - Lindsey Horan
Athlete • Golden, Colorado, USA
Origin: English
Meaning: "From the linden tree island"
Explore Name "Lindsey"
1990 - Umar Akmal
Athlete • Lahore, Pakistan
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: "Flourishing, thriving"
Explore Name "Umar"
1983 - Joram Roukes
Artist • Lelystad, Netherlands
Origin: Dutch
Meaning: "Uncertain, possibly derived from the Hebrew name Yoram"
Explore Name "Joram"
1977 - Raina Telgemeier
Writer • San Francisco, California, USA
Origin: American
Meaning: "Queen"
Explore Name "Raina"
1977 - Luca Toni
Footballer • Pavullo nel Frignano, Italy
Origin: Italian
Meaning: "Bringer of light"
Explore Name "Luca"
1975 - Lauryn Hill
Musician • East Orange, New Jersey, USA
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "Laurel tree"
Explore Name "Lauryn"
1967 - Venus Lacy
Athlete • Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Origin: Roman Mythology
Meaning: "Goddess of love and beauty"
Explore Name "Venus"
1966 - Helena Bonham Carter
Actress • London, England
Origin: Greek
Meaning: "Bright, shining light"
Explore Name "Helena"Cultural Trivia
Fascinating insights about names and cultural traditions connected to today's personalities
Mythical Inspiration
Stevie Nicks' name is of Greek origin, meaning 'crowned'. In Greek mythology, the laurel wreath symbolized victory and honor, fitting for the accomplished musician.
Greek Goddess Resonance
Pam Grier's Greek name echoes Greek mythology. 'Pam' is a variant of 'Pamela', meaning 'all honey' - a sweet nod to the actress's charm.
Rock Royalty Roots
Lenny Kravitz, with a German name meaning 'bold lion', channels strength and power - qualities often associated with the lion in Germanic folklore.
Nature's Influence
Sally Ride's English name 'Sally' is derived from 'Sarah', meaning 'princess' in Hebrew. The connection between names from different origins showcases cultural blending.
Legendary Moniker
John Wayne's Hebrew name 'John' means 'God is gracious', reflecting biblical origins. Names with religious significance hold cultural weight and historical depth.
Musical Melody
Lauryn Hill's Latin name 'Lauryn' signifies 'laurel tree', symbolizing honor and achievement. The connection to nature in names often reflects cultural values.
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