Beta Virginis is called Zavijava, from an Arabic name meaning ‘the angle'. Gamma Virginis is called Porrima, after a Roman goddess.
[8778] beta Virginis is only the fifth brightest star in Virgo. It is also known as Zavijava and Alaraph. It is similar to the Sun, but bigger and more massive. It is a metal-rich star, one with an abundance of elements heavier than helium.
Zavijava = Beta Virginis
Porrima = Gamma Virginis*
Delta Vir = Delta Virginis
Vindemiatrix = Epsilon Virginis
Heze = Zeta Virginis
Zaniah = Eta Virginis
Syrma = Iota Virginis
Nu Vir = Nu Virginis
Omega Vir = Omega = 1 Virginis ...
9 light-years (ly) away in the northeastern corner (11:47:44.40+00:48:16.43, ICRS 2000.0) of Constellation Virgo, the Maiden -- south of Zavijava (Beta Virginis). It is too faint to be seen with the naked eye.
Zavijava; Zavyava; Zawijah; Zarijan; Minelauva; Alaraph.
Beta Virginis
HR 4540
HD 102870 ...
According to the The Bright Star Catalog, the name Alaraph has been applied to Spica as well as to Vindemiatrix and to Beta Virginis.
Description of the Star ...
 See also: Sun, Star, S Star, Spica, Zavijava
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