Of Greek origin.
In Greek mythology Orion is a handsome Giant.
He was the son of God Poseidon (Neptune) and Euryale, daughter of King Minos of Crete.
He is the most famous and skilled hunter in all Greek Mythology.
After his death he was placed amongst the stars as a constellation.
Actual constellation Orion is located on the celestial equator and is visible throughout the world.
Also associated with the Greek word “όριον”, horion, meaning limit, boundary.