Bebhionn
| Aphelion | N/A |
| Periphelion | N/A |
| Inclination | 35° |
| Mass | 1.5 x 1014 kg |
| Mean Radius | 3 km |
| Sideral Orbit | 834.8 days |
| Sideral Rotation | 0 hrs |
English Name
Bebhionn
Name Detail
The moon was named in April 2007 after Béibhinn (Béḃinn), an early Irish goddess of birth, who was renowned for her beauty. In Irish, Béibhinn/Béḃinn is pronounced [ˈbʲeːvʲiːn̠ʲ] (southern accents, English approximation /ˈbeɪviːn/ BAY-veen) or [ˈbʲeːvʲɪn̠ʲ] (northern accents, English approximation /ˈbeɪvɪn/ BAY-vin). The spelling "bh" (older "ḃ") indicates that the second consonant is softened to a "v" sound. The extra "o" in the unusual spelling Bebhionn suggests that the final "nn" should be broad [n̪ˠ], but is not itself pronounced.
Discovered By
Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, Brian G. Marsden
Discovery Date
12/12/2004
Body Type
Moon
Planet English Name
Saturn
