Meanings of minor planet names: 32001–33000

As minor planet discoveries are confirmed, they are given a permanent number by the IAU's Minor Planet Center (MPC), and the discoverers can then submit names for them, following the IAU's naming conventions. The list below concerns those minor planets in the specified number-range that have received names, and explains the meanings of those names.

This is a partial list of meanings of minor planet names. Also see list of named minor planets (alphabetical) for a condensed version without naming citations.

Official naming citations of newly named small Solar System bodies are published in MPC's Minor Planet Circulars several times a year.[1] Recent citations can also be found on the JPL Small-Body Database (SBDB).[2] Until his death in 2016, German astronomer Lutz D. Schmadel compiled these citations into the Dictionary of Minor Planet Names (DMP) and regularly updated the collection.[3][4] Based on Paul Herget's The Names of the Minor Planets,[5] Schmadel also researched the unclear origin of numerous asteroids, most of which had been named prior to World War II.  This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Government document: "SBDB". New namings may only be added after official publication as the preannouncement of names is condemned by the Committee on Small Body Nomenclature.[6]

32001–32100

Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
32001 Golbin2000 HF51Benjamin David Golbin (born 1998) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his plant sciences team project.JPL · 32001
32002 Gorokhovsky2000 HK51Elliot Gorokhovsky (born 1999) was awarded first place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his systems software project.JPL · 32002
32005 Roberthalfon2000 HG52Robert Z. Halfon (born 1998) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental engineering projectJPL · 32005
32006 Hallisey2000 HM52Olivia Anne Hallisey (born 1998) was awarded first place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her biomedical and health sciences project.JPL · 32006
32007 Amirhelmy2000 HY52Amir Helmy (born 2001) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his systems software project.JPL · 32007
32008 Adriángalád2000 HM53Adrián Galád (born 1970), an astronomer and discoverer of minor planets at Modra and Ondřejov observatories who has (co-)authored a number of papers on asteroid photometric observations and orbital integrations.JPL · 32008
32014 Bida2000 HL64Thomas A. Bida (born 1959), an instrument scientist at Lowell Observatory.JPL · 32014
32018 Robhenning2000 HD78Robert Cole Henning (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his embedded systems project.JPL · 32018
32019 Krithikaiyer2000 HK83Krithika Iyer (born 1999) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her math project.JPL · 32019
32021 Lilyjenkins2000 HE88Lily Nalulani Jenkins (born 1999) was awarded first place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her earth and environmental sciences team project.JPL · 32021
32022 Sarahjenkins2000 HH88Sarah 'Alohilani Jenkins (born 1997) was awarded first place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her earth and environmental sciences team project.JPL · 32022
32025 Karanjerath2000 HX89Karan Jerath (born 1996) was awarded best of category award and first place in the 2015 Intel ISEF for his environmental engineering project. He also received the Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award and the Science & Technology Forum Visit to India.JPL · 32025
32031 Joyjin2000 JC16Joy Qiu Jin (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her biomedical and health sciences project.JPL · 32031
32032 Askandola2000 JG16Anmolpreet Singh Kandola (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his animal sciences project.JPL · 32032
32033 Arjunkapoor2000 JV16Arjun Kapoor (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his systems software team projectJPL · 32033
32034 Sophiakorner2000 JE17Sophia Nicole Korner (born 1999) was awarded best of category award and first place in the 2015 Intel ISEF for her behavioral and social sciences team project. She also received the Intel Foundation Cultural and Scientific Visit to China Award.JPL · 32034
32037 Deepikakurup2000 JZ21Deepika Saraswathy Kurup (born 1998) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental engineering project.JPL · 32037
32038 Kwiecinski2000 JN22Jarek Kwiecinski (born 2000) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his earth and environmental sciences project.JPL · 32038
32044 Lakmazaheri2000 JB28Ava Carmen Lakmazaheri (born 1998) was awarded best of category award and first place in the 2015 Intel ISEF for her robotics and intelligent machines project. She also received the Philip V. Streich Memorial Award.JPL · 32044
32047 Wenjiali2000 JW28Wenjia Dara Li (born 1998) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her plant sciences team project.JPL · 32047
32048 Kathyliu2000 JM31Kathy Liu (born 1998) was awarded best of category award and first place in the 2015 Intel ISEF for her energy project. She also received the Intel Foundation Cultural and Scientific Visit to China Award.JPL · 32048
32049 Jonathanma2000 JJ32Jonathan QuanXuan Ma (born 1998) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computational biology and bioinformatics team project.JPL · 32049
32051 Sadhikamalladi2000 JF37Sadhika S. Malladi (born 1998) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her computational biology and bioinformatics team project.JPL · 32051
32052 Diyamathur2000 JJ37Diya Mathur (born 1998) was awarded best of category award and first place in the 2015 Intel ISEF for her behavioral and social sciences team project. She also received the Intel Foundation Cultural and Scientific Visit to China Award.JPL · 32052
32053 Demetrimaxim2000 JN37Demetri Maxim (born 1998) was awarded best of category award and first place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his cellular and molecular biology project.JPL · 32053
32054 Musunuri2000 JT37Sriharshita Vani Musunuri (born 2000) was awarded best of category award and first place in the 2015 Intel ISEF for her energy project. She also received the Innovation Exploration Award.JPL · 32054
32056 Abrarnadroo2000 JM41Abrar Ali Nadroo (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biochemistry project.JPL · 32056
32057 Ethannovek2000 JT41Ethan Novek (born 1999) was awarded first place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy project.JPL · 32057
32058 Charlesnoyes2000 JW43Charles Noyes (born 1999) was awarded best of category award and first place in the 2015 Intel ISEF for his systems software project. He also received the London International Youth Science Forum, Philip V. Streich Memorial Award.JPL · 32058
32059 Ruchipandya2000 JE44Ruchi Sandeep Pandya (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her chemistry project.JPL · 32059
32060 Wyattpontius2000 JN46Wyatt Martin Pontius (born 1998) was awarded first place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials science team projectJPL · 32060
32062 Amolpunjabi2000 JQ49Amol Punjabi (born 1998) was awarded best of category award and first place in the 2015 Intel ISEF for his biochemistry project. He also received the Intel and Indo-US Science & Technology Forum Visit to India.JPL · 32062
32063 Pusapaty2000 JF51Sai Sameer Pusapaty (born 1999) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental engineering project.JPL · 32063
32065 Radulovacki2000 JC52Reid W. Radulovacki (born 1998) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biomedical and health sciences project.JPL · 32065
32066 Ramayya2000 JK52Shreya Sundaresh Ramayya (born 1997) was awarded first place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her chemistry project.JPL · 32066
32067 Ranganathan2000 JW56Noopur Ranganathan (born 1999) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her behavioral and social sciences project.JPL · 32067
32069 Mayarao2000 JS60Maya Rao (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her earth and environmental sciences project.JPL · 32069
32070 Michaelretchin2000 JC61Michael Retchin (born 1997) was awarded best of category award and first place in the 2015 Intel ISEF for his computational biology and bioinformatics team project. He also received the Intel and Indo-US Science & Technology Forum Visit to India.JPL · 32070
32071 Matthewretchin2000 JG61Matthew Retchin (born 1997) was awarded best of category award and first place in the 2015 Intel ISEF for his computational biology and bioinformatics team project. He also received the Intel and Indo-US Science & Technology Forum Visit to India.JPL · 32071
32072 Revanur2000 JL61Swetha Revanur (born 1998) was awarded first place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her computational biology and bioinformatics project.JPL · 32072
32073 Cassidyryan2000 JT61Cassidy Ryan (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her earth and environmental sciences project.JPL · 32073
32074 Kevinsadhu2000 JF64Kevin Sadhu (born 1998) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biochemistry team project.JPL · 32074
32078 Jamesavoldelli2000 JQ75James Savoldelli (born 1998) was awarded first place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental engineering team project.JPL · 32078
32079 Hughsavoldelli2000 JT75Hugh Savoldelli (born 1998) was awarded first place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental engineering team project.JPL · 32079
32080 Sanashareef2000 JG77Sana Shareef (born 2000) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her animal sciences project.JPL · 32080
32082 Sominsky2000 JH83Levy Aaron Sominsky (born 1998) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his plant sciences team project.JPL · 32082
32085 Tomback2000 KD8Drew Tomback (born 1998) was awarded first place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental engineering team project.JPL · 32085
32086 Viviannetu2000 KV17Vivianne Tu (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her physics and astronomy team project.JPL · 32086
32087 Vemulapalli2000 KB25Anoop Vemulapalli (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his plant sciences team project.JPL · 32087
32088 Liamwallace2000 KE25Liam Alexander Wallace (born 1997) was awarded first place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials science team project.JPL · 32088
32089 Wojtania2000 KO28Nicky Wojtania (born 1999) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her materials science project.JPL · 32089
32090 Craigworley2000 KC29Craig Worley (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy project.JPL · 32090
32091 Jasonwu2000 KE30Jason Wu (born 1999) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biomedical and health sciences project.JPL · 32091
32092 Brianxia2000 KG31Brian Xia (born 2000) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his animal sciences project.JPL · 32092
32093 Zhengyan2000 KQ31Zheng Yan (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biomedical and health sciences project.JPL · 32093
32096 Puckett2000 KO38Tim Puckett (born 1962), an American astronomer who built the Puckett Observatory in Elijay, Georgia, for cometary studies and supernova discovery. His team has over 75 supernova discoveries to its credit (Src).JPL · 32096

32101–32200

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
32101 Williamyin2000 KA51William Yin (born 1999) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials science project.JPL · 32101
32107 Ylitalo2000 KX64Maxwell Robert Ylitalo (born 1998) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy project.JPL · 32107
32108 Jovanzhang2000 KZ64Jovan Y. Zhang (born 1998) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy project.JPL · 32108
32120 Stevezheng2000 LC8Steve Daikai Zheng (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental engineering project.JPL · 32120
32121 Joshuazhou2000 LF9Joshua Zhou (born 1999) was awarded best of category award and first place in the 2015 Intel ISEF for his earth and environmental sciences project. He also received the Intel Foundation Cultural and Scientific Visit to China Award.JPL · 32121
32128 Jayzussman2000 LL13Jay Wolf Zussman (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his cellular and molecular biology project.JPL · 32128
32131 Ravindran2000 LQ16Pavithran T. Ravindran (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry project.JPL · 32131
32132 Andrewamini2000 LS16Andrew Ethridge Amini (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his computational biology and bioinformatics project.JPL · 32132
32145 Katberman2000 LE30Katharine Barr Berman (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her cellular and molecular biology project.JPL · 32145
32146 Paigebrown2000 LF30Paige Brown (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her environmental science project.JPL · 32146
32163 Claireburch2000 MZ5Claire Bernadette Burch (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her space science project.JPL · 32163
32184 Yamaura2000 NC20Yuichi Yamaura (born 1955), a Japanese scientist and one of the leaders of the National Space Development Agency of Japan. He contributed greatly to the construction of the Bisei Spaceguard Center.JPL · 32184
32200 Seiicyoshida2000 OT2Seiichi Yoshida (born 1974), a Japanese astronomer who started the MISAO (Multitudinous Image-based Sky-survey and Accumulative Observations) project. He has contributed to the discovery of variable stars and studies photometric observations of comets.JPL · 32200

32201–32300

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
32207 Mairepercy2000 OQ7Maire Percy (born 1939) conducts research at the University of Toronto in risk factors for human disease. She identifies factors that could lead to the cure or prevention of human disorders, including diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and Alzheimer-like dementia in Down Syndrome. She is the wife of astronomer John R. Percy (Src).JPL · 32207
32208 Johnpercy2000 OR7John R. Percy (born 1941), a British-born professor of astronomy and astrophysics at the University of Toronto, has written over 400 scientific papers, articles and books on variable stars and astronomy education. His organizational affiliations span the globe, and his many awards reflect his dedicated support to astronomy education. (Src).JPL · 32208
32213 Joshuachoe2000 OE13Joshua Choe (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his cellular and molecular biology project.JPL · 32213
32214 Colburn2000 OV15Thomas William Colburn (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his chemistry project.JPL · 32214
32217 Beverlyge2000 OE18Beverly Ge (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her materials science project.JPL · 32217
32222 Charlesvest2000 OD23Charles M. Vest (1941–2013), was an American educator and engineer who served as president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 1990 to 2004.JPL · 32222
32226 Vikulgupta2000 OQ23Vikul Gupta (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his computer science project.JPL · 32226
32229 Higashino2000 OX26Soon il Junko Higashino (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her animal sciences project.JPL · 32229
32233 Georgehou2000 OZ29George Hou (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his mathematics project.JPL · 32233
32234 Jesslihuang2000 OW31Jessica Li Huang (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her behavioral and social sciences project.JPL · 32234
32237 Jagadeesan2000 OA37Meena Jagadeesan (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her mathematics project.JPL · 32237
32242 Jagota2000 OE40Milind Jagota (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his materials science project.JPL · 32242
32250 Karthik2000 OF46Anjini Karthik (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her materials science project.JPL · 32250
32263 Kusnierkiewicz2000 OH69David Yan Kusnierkiewicz (born 1955) served as mission systems engineer of the New Horizons Pluto Kuiper Belt mission. In this role he is making a fundamental contribution to the exploration of the solar system.JPL · 32263
32264 Cathjesslai2000 PC1Catherine Jessica Yihui Lai (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her medicine and health project.JPL · 32264
32267 Hermannweyl2000 PS1Hermann Weyl (1885–1955) was a German-American pure and applied mathematician. His work, from the study of the Riemann surface to the application of group theory to quantum mechanics, shows his ability to find connections between previously unrelated subjects.JPL · 32267
32270 Inokuchihiroo2000 PC4Hiroo Inokuchi (1927–2014) was a Japanese physicist who discovered the semiconductive properties in organic materials. He also contributed to the cultivation and development of research under microgravity. He is the chairman of Japan Space Forum, which manages Bisei Spaceguard Center.JPL · 32270
32272 Hasegawayuya2000 PV4Yuya Hasegawa, the prizewinner in the 2008 Space Day AwardJPL · 32272
32275 Limichael2000 PS13Michael Yifan Li (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his computational biology and bioinformatics project.JPL · 32275
32276 Allenliu2000 PV14Allen Liu (born 1999), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his mathematics project.JPL · 32276
32277 Helenliu2000 PE15Helen Liu (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her medicine and health project.JPL · 32277
32278 Makaram2000 PU15Yashaswini Makaram (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her computer science project.JPL · 32278
32279 Marshall2000 PX16Nathan Charles Marshall (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his earth and planetary science project. He attends the Boise High School, Boise, Idaho.JPL · 32279
32280 Rachelmashal2000 PF17Rachel Mashal (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her animal sciences project.JPL · 32280
32281 Shreyamenon2000 PP21Shreya Menon (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her cellular and molecular biology project.JPL · 32281
32282 Arnoldmong2000 PS23Arnold Mong (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his physics project.JPL · 32282
32288 Terui2000 QN1Yoshihiro Terui, the winner of the 2008 Space Day Award essay competitionJPL · 32288
32294 Zajonc2000 QN9Ivo Zajonc (born 1933), Czech zoologist and amateur astronomer, chair of the Nitra branch of the Slovak Union of Amateur Astronomers (SZAA), a member of the Jihlava Astronomical Society, and honorary fellow of the Slovak Astronomical SocietyJPL · 32294
32295 Ravichandran2000 QD10Kavya Ravichandran (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her bioengineering project.JPL · 32295
32296 Aninsayana2000 QY10Anin Sayana (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his medicine and health project.JPL · 32296
32298 Kunalshroff2000 QD12Kunal Shroff (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his cellular and molecular biology project.JPL · 32298
32299 Srinivas2000 QD17Pranav Srinivas (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his computational biology and bioinformatics project.JPL · 32299
32300 Uwamanzunna2000 QL20Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her engineering project.JPL · 32300

32301–32400

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
32302 Mayavarma2000 QO24Maya Varma (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her engineering projectJPL · 32302
32308 Sreyavemuri2000 QZ31Sreya Vemuri (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her physics project.JPL · 32308
32310 Asherwillner2000 QY35Asher Justin Willner (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his engineering project.JPL · 32310
32311 Josephineyu2000 QA38Josephine Jessica Yu (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her physics project.JPL · 32311
32313 Zhangmichael2000 QO39Michael Zhang (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his bioengineering project.JPL · 32313
32314 Rachelzhang2000 QO42Rachel Zhang (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her mathematics project.JPL · 32314
32315 Clarezhu2000 QO43Clare Zhu, (born 1998), a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her computational biochemistry projectJPL · 32315
32379 Markadame2000 QR177Mark Adame, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32379
32381 Bellomo2000 QP185Vickie Bellomo, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32381
32384 Scottbest2000 QQ190Scott Best, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32384
32387 D'Egidio2000 QR193Michael D´Egidio, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32387
32389 Michflannory2000 QJ202Michelle Flannory, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32389
32393 Galinato2000 QT209Erin Galinato, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32393

32401–32500

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
32405 Jameshill2000 RE1James Hill, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32405
32406 Tracyhughes2000 RE1Tracy Hughes, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32406
32424 Caryjames2000 RY62Cary James, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32424
32428 Peterlangley2000 RC75Peter Langley, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32428
32449 Crystalmiller2000 SR16Crystal Miller, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32449
32453 Kanamishogo2000 SF42Kanami Yoshimi and Shogo Yoshimi are the discoverer's daughter and sonJPL · 32453
32462 Janmitchener2000 SU112Jan Mitchener, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32462

32501–32600

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32522 Judiepersons2001 OE81Judie Persons, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32522
32531 Ulrikababiaková2001 PG13Ulrika Babiaková (1976–2002), Slovak astronomer, was interested in interplanetary matter and asteroid photometry, as well as teaching and the popularization of astronomy. She was the wife of the discoverer and died in an accident aged 26.JPL · 32531
32532 Thereus2001 PT13Thereus, mythological centaur, a hunter who captured bears and carried them home, alive and strugglingJPL · 32532
32533 Tranpham2001 PS29Tran Pham, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32533
32544 Debjaniroy2001 QY11Debjani Roy, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32544
32547 Shandroff2001 QW14Melissa Shandroff, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32547
32549 Taricco2001 QA19Angela Taricco, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32549
32550 Sharonthomas2001 QT19Sharon Thomas, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32550
32552 Jennithomas2001 QU23Jennifer Thomas, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32552
32556 Jennivibber2001 QH30Jennifer Vibber, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32556
32561 Waldron2001 QE38Melissa Waldron, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32561
32562 Caseywarner2001 QA45Casey Warner, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32562
32563 Nicolezaidi2001 QA53Nicole Zaidi, a mentor of a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors.JPL · 32563
32564 Glass2001 QM68Eugene Glass, American amateur astronomerJPL · 32564
32569 Deming2001 QW71Leo Deming, American amateur astronomer, one of the founders of the original observatory at Rose-Hulman (the discovery site)JPL · 32569
32570 Peruindiana2001 QZ71The "circus capital of the world" Peru, Indiana, hometown of the American discoverer Chris WolfeJPL · 32570
32571 Brayton2001 QA72Scott Brayton, American car racerJPL · 32571
32579 Allendavia2001 QJ97Davia Elizabeth LeXin Allen (born 2002), a finalist in the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her animal science project.JPL · 32579
32580 Avbalasingam2001 QY97Akhilesh Varadan Balasingam (born 2003), a finalist in the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his energy and sustainability project.JPL · 32580
32582 Mayachandar2001 QW101Maya Sruti Chandar (born 2003), a finalist in the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her animal science project.JPL · 32582
32590 Cynthiachen2001 QF130Cynthia Chen (born 2002), a finalist in the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her environmental and earth sciences project.JPL · 32590
32593 Crotty2001 QK138Brendan Joseph Crotty (born 2002), a finalist in the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his materials & bioengineering project.JPL · 32593
32594 Nathandeng2001 QV141Nathan K. Deng (born 2002), a finalist in the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his chemistry project.JPL · 32594
32596 Čepek2001 QS154Aleš Čepek (born 1954) is a professor at the Department of Mapping and Cartography, Faculty of Civil Engineering of the Czech Technical University in Prague. He is the author of project GNU Gama and the editor-in-chief of Geoinformatics FCE CTU Journal.JPL · 32596

32601–32700

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32603 Ariaeppinger2001 QL199Aria Rosalee Eppinger (born 2001), a finalist in the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her medicine and health sciences project.JPL · 32603
32605 Lucy2001 QM213Lucy, nickname of AL 288-1, the 3.2 million years old, 40-percent-complete Australopithecus afarensis skeleton discovered in 1974 by the International Afar Research Expedition in the Awash Valley of Ethiopia's Afar DepressionJPL · 32605
32608 Hallas2001 QA231Tony Hallas (born 1945) trained as a professional photographer and is one of the finest astroimagers. His photographs have appeared in books, magazines, and on products such as Apple's OS-X Lion operating system. He developed many imageprocessing techniques, which he has shared in articles and on DVDs.JPL · 32608
32609 Jamesfagan2001 QF243James Dana Fagan (born 2006), a finalist in the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his physics projectJPL · 32609
32610 Siennafink2001 QA245Sienna Nicole Fink (born 2002), a finalist in the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her physics project.JPL · 32610
32611 Ananyaganesh2001 QB253Ananya Lakshmi Ganesh (born 2001), a finalist in the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her medicine and health sciences project.JPL · 32611
32612 Ghatare2001 QA256Adishree Ghatare (born 2002), a finalist in the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her computer science and software engineering project.JPL · 32612
32613 Tseyuenman2001 QU265Tse Yuen Man Joanna (1968–2003) was a Respiratory Medicine specialist doctor in Hong Kong. She died on duty while serving patients during the SARS epidemics in 2003. Her bravery and kindness as a physician has touched the hearts of many people.JPL · 32613
32614 Hacegarcia2001 QY266Joaquin Hace Garcia (born 2002), a finalist in the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his electrical and mechanical engineering project.JPL · 32614
32616 Nadinehan2001 QH279Nadine Han (born 2003), a finalist in the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her environmental and earth sciences project.JPL · 32616
32618 Leungkamcheung2001 QL293Leungkamcheung (born 1956) is a former President of the Hong Kong Astronomical Society.JPL · 32618
32621 Talcott2001 RZRichard Talcott (born 1954) joined the staff of Astronomy magazine in early 1986. Since then, he has written hundreds of feature articles on both the science of astronomy and observing the night sky in addition to editing the popular Sky This Month section. Rich also has authored or co-authored several astronomy books.JPL · 32621
32622 Yuewaichun2001 RZ16Yue Wai-Chun (born 1954), a veteran amateur astronomer, was the coordinator of IOTA China division. He had made tremendous contribution to astronomy in numerous ways, including distributing daily astronomy news through Hong Kong Astronomical Society's smart phone apps to tens of thousands of astronomy lovers.JPL · 32622
32623 Samuelkahn2001 RV23Samuel Bennett Kahn (born 2002), a finalist in the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his environmental and earth sciences project.JPL · 32623
32628 Lazorik2001 RK70Olivia Jane Lazorik (born 2001), a finalist in the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her animal science project.JPL · 32628
32630 Ethanlevy2001 RZ71Ethan Zvi Levy (born 2002), a finalist in the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his medicine and health sciences project.JPL · 32630
32631 Majzoub2001 RS74Omar Majzoub (born 2002), a finalist in the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his physics project.JPL · 32631
32634 Sonjamichaluk2001 RU103Sonja Morgan Simon Michaluk (born 2003), a finalist in the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her environmental and earth sciences project.JPL · 32634

32701–32800

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32720 Simoeisios2131 T-3Simoeisios, young Trojan hero killed by Ajax during the Trojan WarJPL · 32720
32724 Woerlitz4029 T-3Gartenreich Dessau-Wörlitz (Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz), near Dessau, Germany, an exceptional example of eighteenth-century landscape design and a UNESCO World Heritage siteJPL · 32724
32726 Chromios4179 T-3Chromios, son of Priam, killed by Diomedes during the Trojan WarJPL · 32726
32730 Lamarr1951 RXHedy Lamarr (1914–2000) was an Austrian-American inventor and actress. Along with George Antheil, she developed technology for a radio guidance system to assist the Allied war effort in WWII. These technologies are used in current Bluetooth systems.JPL · 32730
32731 Annaivanovna1968 OD1Anna Ivanovna Plyugina, specialist in fundamental astrometry at the Pulkovo ObservatoryJPL · 32731
32734 Kryukov1978 RMVladimir Vladimirovich Kryukov, Russian electrical engineerJPL · 32734
32735 Strekalov1978 SX4Gennady Mikhailovich Strekalov (1940–2004), a Russian cosmonaut.JPL · 32735
32766 Voskresenskoe1982 UY7Voskresenskoe is an urban settlement, the center of the Voskresenskoe region of the Nizhnij Novgorod province and home of the discoverer's parents. The first documented mention of the settlement dates back to 1614.JPL · 32766
32768 Alexandripatov1983 RZ4Alexandr V. Ipatov (born 1945) is the director of the Institute of Applied Astronomy of the Russian Academy of Sciences.JPL · 32768
32770 Starchik1984 YY1Boris Stepanovich Starchik, Ukrainian engineer, builder, traveller, forester, and defender of natureJPL · 32770
32776 Nriag1987 KG5National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG), Helwan, EgyptJPL · 32776
32796 Ehrenfest1990 ET2Paul Ehrenfest, 19th–20th-century Jewish-Austrian physicistJPL · 32796

32801–32900

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32807 Quarenghi1990 SN28Jacomo Quarenghi, Italian architect, who designed the Hermitage theater, the Smolny Institute, the Guards' Manège (all in St. Petersburg) and the Alexandre Palace (in Tsarskoye Selo)JPL · 32807
32808 Bischoff1990 TP2Werner Bischoff, researcher at Carl Zeiss, Jena was engaged in designing the large HamburgJPL · 32808
32809 Sommerfeld1990 TJ10Arnold Sommerfeld, German physics professorJPL · 32809
32810 Steinbach1990 TS10Manfred Steinbach, professor of precision instrument design for astronomical, geophysical and space applications at Carl Zeiss, JenaJPL · 32810
32811 Apisaon1990 TP12Apisaon, son of Phausios, Trojan warrior who fought against the approaching Aias but was transfixed and deprived of his armor by EurypylusJPL · 32811
32821 Posch1991 RC3Manfred Posch, chief editor of an Austrian newspaperJPL · 32821
32853 Döbereiner1992 SF2Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner, German professor of chemistryJPL · 32853
32855 Zollitsch1992 SF17Robert Zollitsch, archbishop of FreiburgJPL · 32855
32858 Kitakamigawa1993 BA3Kitakamigawa is the largest river in the Tohoku district, flowing from Iwate to Miyagi prefecture.JPL · 32858
32890 Schwob1994 AL1Pierre R. Schwob (born 1946), American-Swiss software engineer and amateur astronomer ‡JPL · 32890
32891 Amatrice1994 CE1Amatrice is an Italian mountain village located in the region of Latium. The village, world-famous for the pasta sauce Amatriciana, was destroyed by the earthquake of 2016 August 24.JPL · 32891
32892 Prufrock1994 DWThe Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock and its eponymous narrator known as "Prufrock", a poem by American-born British poet T. S. Eliot. The poem is often referenced in popular culture.JPL · 32892
32893 van der Waals1994 EM6Johannes Diderik van der Waals, 19th–20th-century Dutch physicist, thermodynamicist, and NobelistJPL · 32893
32897 Curtharris1994 PDCurtis Harris, amateur astronomer in AnguillaJPL · 32897
32899 Knigge1994 PY1Adolph Freiherr Knigge (1752–1796), German author and translatorJPL · 32899

32901–33000

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32911 Cervara1994 VXCervara di Roma, an Italian mountain village located in the Simbruini Regional Park in the region of Latium.JPL · 32911
32928 Xiejialin1995 QZXie Jialin (1920–2016), Chinese physicist and member of Chinese Academy of Sciences.JPL · 32928
32931 Ferioli1995 SY4Luigi Ferioli (born 1938), Italian amateur astronomerJPL · 32931
32938 Ivanopaci1995 TP2Ivano Paci, Italian professor, who provided crucial support to the development of the Osservatorio Astronomico della Montagna Pistoiese (Montagna Pistoiese Astronomical Observatory)JPL · 32938
32939 Nasimi1995 UN2Imadaddin Nasimi (1369–1417; a.k.a. Nesimi, Seyid Imadaddin Nasimi, Alī ‘Imādu d-Dīn Nasīmī) was a mystical poet who wrote in Azerbaijani, Persian and Arabic. Nasimi wrote two collections of poetry (divans) and a number of poems. In his poetry he expressed both Sufi and Hurufi sentiments. His lyrical and elegant style makes him one of the most prominent early divan masters.JPL · 32939
32943 Sandyryan1995 VK2Sandy Ryan, American provider of technical support to the AMOS teamJPL · 32943
32944 Gussalli1995 WC3Luigi Gussalli, Italian mechanical engineer and space-vehicle propulsion designer †MPC · 32944
32945 Lecce1995 WR5Lecce, in southern Italy, is the capital of the province of Lecce. Because of the rich Baroque architectural monuments found in the city, it is commonly nicknamed "The Florence of the South". The city also has a long traditional affinity with Greek culture going back to its foundation.JPL · 32945
32969 Motohikosato1996 PP9Motohiko Sato (born 1939) organized the Yamagata Astronomical Society in 1961 and actively popularizes astronomy.JPL · 32969
32987 Uyuni1996 XB9Salar de Uyuni is by far the largest salty expanse on the planet, located high in the southern Andes of BoliviaJPL · 32987
32990 Sayo-hime1996 YD3Sayo-hime is the female protagonist of a love story, written around the sixth century, in which a young man heads off to the Korean peninsula. This tragic love story was included in Japan's oldest collection of waka poetry, the Manyohshu.JPL · 32990
33000 Chenjiansheng1997 CJ28Jiansheng Chen (born 1938), Chinese astrophysicistJPL · 33000

References
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Preceded by
31,001–32,000		 Meanings of minor planet names
List of minor planets: 32,001–33,000		 Succeeded by
33,001–34,000
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