Meanings of minor planet names: 23001–24000

As minor planet discoveries are confirmed, they are given a permanent number by the IAU's Minor Planet Center, 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 span of numbers that have received names, and explains the meanings of those names. Besides the Minor Planet Circulars (in which the citations are published), a key source is Lutz D. Schmadel's Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Meanings that do not quote a reference (the "†" links) are tentative.

Minor planets not yet given a name have not been included in this list.

Name	Provisional Designation	Source of Name
23001–23100
23002 Jillhirsch	1999 VX92	Jill Hirsch, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23003 Ziminski	1999 VP106	Mark Ziminski, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23006 Pazden	1999 VX137	Stan Pazden, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23008 Rebeccajohns	1999 VA149	Rebecca Johns, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23010 Kathyfinch	1999 VR158	Kathy Finch, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23011 Petach	1999 VG163	Helen Petach, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23013 Carolsmyth	1999 VP168	Carol Smyth, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23014 Walstein	1999 VV173	Eric Walstein, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23016 Michaelroche	1999 VZ184	Michael Roche, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23017 Advincula	1999 VQ190	Rigoberto Advincula, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23018 Annmoriarty	1999 VY190	Ann Moriarty, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23019 Thomgregory	1999 VQ201	Thomas Gregory, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23030 Jimkennedy	1999 XR7	James R. Kennedy, American radio astronomer †
23032 Fossey	1999 XB8	Dian Fossey, American ethologist †
23038 Jeffbaughman	1999 XD19	Jeffrey Baughman, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23040 Latham	1999 XK22	Robert Latham, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23041 Hunt	1999 XL22	Patricia Hunt, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23042 Craigpeters	1999 XR22	Craig Peters, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23044 Starodub	1999 XS25	Peter Starodub, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23045 Sarahocken	1999 XT27	Sarah Hocken, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23046 Stevengordon	1999 XN28	Steven Gordon, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23047 Isseroff	1999 XS28	Rebecca Isseroff, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23048 Davidnelson	1999 XE29	David Nelson, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23054 Thomaslynch	1999 XE42	Thomas Lynch, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23055 Barbjewett	1999 XF43	Barbara Jewett, American mentor of a 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23057 Angelawilson	1999 XB45	Angela Wilson, American mentor of a 2005 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23059 Paulpaino	1999 XT45	Paul Paino, American mentor of a 2005 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23060 Shepherd	1999 XV46	Karen Shepherd, American mentor of a 2005 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23061 Blueglass	1999 XW46	Michael Blueglass, American mentor of a 2004 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23062 Donnamooney	1999 XN52	Donna Mooney, American mentor of a 2004 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23063 Lichtman	1999 XH53	Paul Lichtman, American mentor of a 2004 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist †
23064 Mattmiller	1999 XE54	Matthew Miller, American mentor of a 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist †
23066 Yihedong	1999 XN54	Yihe Dong, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23067 Ishajain	1999 XX54	Isha Himani Jain, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23068 Tyagi	1999 XY60	Sonika Tyagi, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23069 Kapps	1999 XR64	Michael Kapps, Canadian finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23070 Koussa	1999 XV64	Mounir Ahmad Koussa, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23071 Tinaliu	1999 XH65	Tina Liu, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23074 Sarakirsch	1999 XJ78	Sarah Kirsch, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23079 Munguia	1999 XO97	Scott Miguel Munguía, Mexican finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23091 Stansill	1999 XP128	Lacey Nicole Stansill, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23096 Mihika	1999 XT156	Mihika Pradhan, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23098 Huanghuang	1999 XH158	Huang Huang, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23101–23200
23102 Dayanli	1999 XA168	Dayan Li (born 1989), American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award (IFYS) recipient †
23109 Masayanagisawa	1999 YD13	Masahisa Yanagisawa (born 1955), planetary scientist at the University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo. †
23110 Ericberne	2000 AE	Eric Berne, a physician and psychiatrist. †
23111 Fritzperls	2000 AG	Frederick S. (Fritz) Perls, German psychologist and psychotherapist. †
23113 Aaronhakim	2000 AE13	Aaron Hakim, Canadian finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23115 Valcourt	2000 AS18	James R. Valcourt, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23116 Streich	2000 AW22	Philip Vidal Streich, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award (IFYS) recipient †
23120 Paulallen	2000 AP50	Paul G. Allen, American computer industry executive, financial supporter of the Spacewatch program, of SpaceShipOne civilian suborbital space flight, and the radio-astronomy Allen Telescope Array (ATA) †
23121 Michaelding	2000 AP51	Michael Ding, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23122 Lorgat	2000 AU52	Raeez Lorgat, South African winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23128 Dorminy	2000 AQ98	John Wilson Dorminy, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23131 Debenedictis	2000 AS128	Erika Alden DeBenedictis, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23133 Rishinbehl	2000 AO139	Rishin Behl, Indian finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23151 Georgehotz	2000 BH27	George Francis Hotz, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and Seaborg SIYSS (Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar) Award recipient †
23153 Andrewnowell	2000 CH46	Andrew John Nowell, English winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23155 Judithblack	2000 CK86	Judith Black, Northern Irish finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23158 Bouligny	2000 DN99	Ian Michael Bouligny, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23162 Alexcrook	2000 FX48	Alexandra Elizabeth Crook, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23164 Badger	2000 GR73	David Charles Griffiths Badger, English finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23165 Kakinchan	2000 GO81	Ka Kin Chan, Chinese (Hong Kong) winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23166 Bilal	2000 GE104	Kulsum Bilal, Pakistani finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23168 Lauriefletch	2000 GZ136	Laurie Lea Fletcher, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23169 Michikami	2000 GK174	Tatsuhiro Michikami (born 1971), a planetary scientist at Fukushima College of Technology, Japan. †
23172 Williamartin	2000 HU22	William Campbell Martin, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23173 Hideaki	2000 HF26	Hideaki Miyamoto (born 1970), a planetary scientist at the University of Tokyo. †
23176 Missacarvell	2000 JK44	Melissa Nicole Carvell, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23178 Ghaben	2000 KJ21	Alexandra L. Ghaben, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23179 Niedermeyer	2000 KF28	Harper-Grace Niedermeyer, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23180 Ryosuke	2000 KH57	Ryosuke Nakamura (born 1968), a remote-sensing specialist of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tsukuba, Japan.†
23182 Siyaxuza	2000 OV12	Siyabulela Lethuxolo Xuza, South African winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23190 Klages-Mundt	2000 QP29	Ariah Aram Klages-Mundt, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23191 Sujaytyle	2000 QD45	Sujay Tyle, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23192 Caysvesterby	2000 QN122	Ashiyah Melyne Cays Vesterby, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23197 Danielcook	2000 RA62	Daniel Kenneth Cook, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23198 Norvell	2000 RL68	Leighton Marie Norvell, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23199 Bezdek	2000 RB92	Daniel Karoly Bezdek, Canadian finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23201–23300
23204 Arditkroni	2000 SN172	Ardit Kroni, Irish finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23212 Arkajitdey	2000 UR39	Arkajit Dey, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23213 Ameliachang	2000 US70	Amelia Nong Shin Chang, Singaporean winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23214 Patrickchen	2000 UQ73	Patrick Ming Chen, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23216 Mikehagler	2000 UX79	Michael David Hagler, American winner in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23217 Nayana	2000 UV104	Nayana Ghosh-Choudhury, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23218 Puttachi	2000 VN23	Arun Puttachi, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23220 Yalemichaels	2000 VO28	Yale Stern Michaels, Canadian finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23221 Delgado	2000 VX35	Eric Nelson Delgado, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23228 Nandinisarma	2000 WQ57	Nandini Sarma, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23232 Buschur	2000 WU59	Kristina Lynn Buschur, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23234 Lilliantsai	2000 WO88	Lillian Lee Tsai, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23235 Yingfan	2000 WD98	Ying Fan, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23238 Ocasio-Cortez	2000 WU111	Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23241 Yada	2000 WV131	Toru Yada (born 1971), a planetary scientist at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science at JAXA. †
23245 Fujimura	2000 WP168	Akio Fujimura (born 1947), a planetary scientist and former professor at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science at JAXA. †
23246 Terazono	2000 WY168	Junya Terazono (born 1967) is a planetary scientist and information technology specialist. †
23248 Batchelor	2000 WW178	Holly Reid Batchelor, Scottish winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23249 Liaoyenting	2000 WJ179	Liao Yen-Ting, Taiwanese finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23254 Chikatoshi	2000 YZ15	Chikatoshi Honda, Japanese planetary scientist. †
23257 Denny	2000 YW21	Robert B. Denny, robotic telescope software developer †
23258 Tsuihark	2000 YY21	Hark Tsui, Chinese (Hong Kong) movie producer and director †
23262 Thiagoolson	2000 YW44	Thiago David Olson, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23265 von Wurden	2000 YO50	Caroline Julia von Wurden, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23270 Kellerman	2000 YN62	Tanja Kellerman, South African winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23271 Kellychacon	2000 YO67	Kelly Michelle Chacon, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23274 Wuminchun	2000 YK91	Wu Min-Chun, Taiwanese finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23277 Benhughes	2000 YC104	Benjamin Fitzroy Hughes, Australian finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23279 Chenhungjen	2000 YY115	Chen Hung-Jen, Taiwanese winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23280 Laitsaita	2000 YT116	Lai Tsai-Ta, Taiwanese winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23281 Vijayjain	2000 YY116	Vijay Jain, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23283 Jinjuyi	2000 YP117	JinJu Yi, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23284 Celik	2000 YD118	Burak Çelik, Turkish winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23286 Parlakgul	2000 YH120	Güneş Parlakgül, Turkish winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23289 Naruhirata	2000 YQ126	Naru Hirata, Japanese planetary scientist. †
23294 Sunao	2000 YJ137	Sunao Hasegawa (born 1969) manages the two-stage light-gas guns facility at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science at JAXA. The facility is used to study high-velocity impact processes. Hasegawa contributes asteroid observations made by the Japanese infrared satellite AKARI. †
23295 Brandoreavis	2000 YK137	Brandon Lee Reavis, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23296 Brianreavis	2001 AR3	Brian Christopher Reavis, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23298 Loewenstein	2001 AA5	Jacob Charles Loewenstein, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23301–23400
23306 Adamfields	2001 AC20	Adam Chaplin Fields, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23307 Alexramek	2001 AG20	Alex Shlomo Ramek, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23308 Niyomsatian	2001 AS21	Korawich Niyomsatian, Thai winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) Award recipient †
23310 Siriwon	2001 AA25	Natnaree Siriwon, Thai winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) Award recipient †
23313 Supokaivanich	2001 AC42	Nathaphon Supokaivanich, Thai winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) Award recipient †
23315 Navinbrian	2001 BN8	Navin Brian Ramakrishna, Singaporean finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23318 Salvadorsanchez	2001 BT13	Salvador Sánchez Martínez, Spanish (Catalan) amateur astronomer, Director of the Observatori Astronòmic de Mallorca. †
23322 Duyingsewa	2001 BW24	Du Ying Sewa, Singaporean finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23323 Anand	2001 BJ25	Vikas Anand, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23324 Kwak	2001 BW25	Esther Bora Kwak, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23325 Arroyo	2001 BK30	Alejandro Arroyo, Mexican finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23327 Luchernandez	2001 BE31	Lucero Hernández, Mexican finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23329 Josevega	2001 BP42	José Carlos Vega, Mexican finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23331 Halimzeidan	2001 BY43	Sana Abdul Halim Zeidan, Lebanese finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23355 Elephenor	9602 P-L	Elephenor, son of Chalcodon, led the Euboean Abantians against Troy, where he was killed by Agenor. †
23382 Epistrophos	4536 T-2	Skhedios and Epistrophos led the men of Phocis against Troy. †
23383 Schedios	5146 T-2	Schedios and Epistrophos led the men of Phocis against Troy. †
23401–23500
23402 Turchina	1969 TO2	Galina Petrovna Turchina, Russian writer and dramatist †
23405 Nisyros	1973 SB1	Nisyros is the easternmost volcano of the Aegean arc of Greece. †
23406 Kozlov	1977 QO3	Dmitrij Il'ich Kozlov, Russian engineer and scientist, winner of the Lenin Prize, of the State Prize twice, and the gold medal of the Association of Assistance to the National Industry of France †
23408 Beijingaoyun	1977 TU3	Chinese for the Beijing Olympic Games, after the 2008 Beijing Olympics †
23410 Vikuznetsov	1978 QK2	Victor Ivanovich Kuznetsov, 20th-century Russian space engineer †
23411 Bayanova	1978 ST7	Alla Nikolaevna Bayanova (Levitskaya) (1914–2011) is a Romanian, Soviet and Russian singer, performer of Russian songs and romances, author of music for many romances. †
23436 Alekfursenko	1982 UF8	Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Fursenko, Russian historian. †
23443 Kikwaya	1986 TG1	Jean Baptiste Kikwaya Eluo (b. 1965), a native of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Staff Astronomer at the Vatican Observatory. †
23444 Kukučín	1986 TV6	Martin Kukučín (pseudonym of Matej Bencur), Slovak writer. †
23450 Birkenstock	1988 CB4	Charles Birkenstock (c. 1860-1928) was the director of the Bureau Central Météorique (founded in 1910) and the Société astronomique d´Anvers (founded in 1905). †
23452 Drew	1988 QF	Drew Barringer (born 1946), president of the Barringer Crater Company. †
23455 Fumi	1988 XY4	Fumi Yoshida, a Japanese astronomer. †
23457 Beiderbecke	1989 GV6	Bix Beiderbecke, jazz musician. †
23468 Kannabe	1990 SS3	Kannabe, a plateau in Toyooka city, Hyogo prefecture. †
23469 Neilpeart	1990 SY3	Neil Elwood Peart, Canadian drummer and lyricist for the band Rush †
23472 Rolfriekher	1990 TZ10	Rolf Riekher, German optician and historian, author of Fernrohre und ihre Meister ("Telescopes and their Masters") †
23473 Voss	1990 TD12	Johann Heinrich Voss (1751–1826), Philologist and poet †
23477 Wallenstadt	1990 WS1	Wallenstadt (in German, Walenstadt) is one of the greater lakes in Switzerland †
23490 Monikohl	1991 RK3	Monika Kohl, German secretary of the documentation department of the Astronomisches Rechen-Institut for more than four decades †
23501–23600
23504 Haneda	1992 EX	Toshio Haneda, 20th-century Japanese comet hunter, discoverer of D/1978 R1 (Haneda-Campos) †
23514 Schneider	1992 RU	Reinhold Schneider, a German writer and essayist. †
23520 Ludwigbechstein	1992 SM26	Ludwig Bechstein, German writer and collector of folk fairy tales. †
23547 Tognelli	1994 DG	Emanuele Tognelli, Italian amateur astronomer †
23564 Ungaretti	1994 VX1	Giuseppe Ungaretti (1888–1970), a poet of Hermeticism †
23578 Baedeker	1995 DR13	Karl Baedeker, German publisher. †
23583 Křivský	1995 SJ1	Ladislav Krivský, Czech astronomer and meteorologist. †
23587 Abukumado	1995 TE8	Abukuma-do, a limestone cave in eastern Fukushima prefecture †
23601–23700
23612 Ramzel	1996 BJ4	Allen Lee Ramzel, defunct (?) observer and systems engineer for the team that discovered this object †
23617 Duna	1996 HM13	Ancient name of the Daugava river, upon which the Latvian capital of Riga is built. †
23625 Gelfond	1996 WX	Alexandr Osipovich Gelfond (1906-1968) studied and taught mathematics at the University of Moscow. His main contributions were in the theory of interpolation and approximation of functions of a complex variable, in number theory and the study of transcendental numbers and in the history of mathematics. †
23644 Yamaneko	1997 AW17	Yamaneko Group of Comet Observers. †
23650 Čvančara	1997 CU5	Jaroslav Čvančara (b. 1948), a Czech writer, historian and musician. †
23663 Kalou	1997 EG18	Nickname of the discoverer's wife, Caroline Meunie. †
23667 Savinakim	1997 FM4	Savina Dine Kim (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her biochemistry project. †
23668 Eunbekim	1997 FR4	EunBe Kim (born 1993) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her biochemistry project. †
23669 Huihuifan	1997 FB5	Huihui Fan (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her plant-science project. †
23672 Swiggum	1997 GR21	Leslie Swiggum mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. †
23673 Neilmehta	1997 GB23	Neil Kamlesh Mehta (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his biochemistry project. †
23674 Juliebaker	1997 GJ23	Julie Baker mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. †
23675 Zabinski	1997 GU23	Urszula Zabinski mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. †
23679 Andrewmoore	1997 GM33	Andrew Moore mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. †
23680 Kerryking	1997 GL34	Kerry King mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. †
23681 Prabhu	1997 GC36	Anirudh Prabhu (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his mathematics project. †
23685 Toaldo	1997 JV	Abbot Giuseppe Toaldo, Italian meteorologist, agronomist, astronomer and physicist*
23686 Songyuan	1997 JZ7	Songyuan, Jilin province, China †
23699 Paulgordan	1997 ND3	Paul Gordan, German mathematician*
23701–23800
23701 Liqibin	1997 PC1	Li Qibin (1936–2003), the director of the Beijing Astronomical Observatory (1987–1998) and twice president of the Chinese Astronomical Society (1989–1992 and (1995–1998). †
23712 Willpatrick	1998 AA	William Patrick, son of the discoverers †
23717 Kaddoura	1998 FW118	Deena Wafic Kaddoura, Lebanese finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23718 Horgos	1998 GO10	Horgos, Serbia, near the border with Hungary, where the second discoverer grew up † ‡
23722 Gulak	1998 HD32	Benjamin Poss Gulak, Canadian finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23728 Jasonmorrow	1998 HV63	Jason Charles Morrow, Canadian finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23729 Kemeisha	1998 HH80	Kemeisha Latoya Nastasia Patterson, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23730 Suncar	1998 HX89	Jonathan Kelvin Suncar, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23732 Choiseungjae	1998 HV95	Choi Seung Jae, Chinese finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23733 Hyojiyun	1998 HE123	Hyo Ji Yun, Chinese finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23734 Kimgyehyun	1998 HK124	Kim Gye Hyun, Chinese finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23735 Cohen	1998 HM134	Julia Lynn Cohen, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23741 Takaaki	1998 KB4	Takaaki Noguchi (born 1961), a professor at Ibaraki University, Bunkyo, Japan. †
23742 Okadatatsuaki	1998 KW4	Tatsuaki Okada (born 1968), an associate professor at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, JAXA. †
23743 Toshikasuga	1998 KT6	Toshihiro Kasuga (born 1977), an astronomer at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. †
23744 Ootsubo	1998 KX6	Takafumi Ootsubo (born 1970), an associate professor at Tohoku University. †
23745 Liadawley	1998 KZ15	Lia Elgia Dawley, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23747 Rahaelgupta	1998 KW25	Rahael Rohini Gupta, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23748 Kaarethode	1998 KF28	Kaare Thode Jørgensen, Danish finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23749 Thygesen	1998 KL30	Jakob Refer Thygesen, Danish finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23750 Stepciechan	1998 KQ35	Stephanie Fulane Chan, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23751 Davidprice	1998 KL37	David Michael Price, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23752 Jacobshapiro	1998 KB41	Jacob J. Shapiro, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23753 Busdicker	1998 KP41	Elizabeth Wells Busdicker, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23754 Rachnareddy	1998 KV46	Rachna Beeravolu Reddy, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23755 Sergiolozano	1998 KY46	Sergio Lozano, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23756 Daniellozano	1998 KE47	Daniel Lozano, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23757 Jonmunoz	1998 KL48	Jonathan Muñoz, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23758 Guyuzhou	1998 KG51	Gu Yuzhou, Chinese finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23759 Wangzhaoxin	1998 KS56	Wang Zhaoxin, Chinese finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23761 Yangliqing	1998 KJ63	Yang Liqing, Chinese finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) †
23768 Abu-Rmaileh	1998 MT32	Muhammad Akef Abu-Rmaileh, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) †
23769 Russellbabb	1998 MP33	Russell S. Babb, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) †
23771 Emaitchar	1998 MR37	Martin H. Robinson (born 1952) is a clinical oncologist, based in Sheffield, U.K. An enthusiastic amateur astronomer, he was for many years clinical director of Weston Park Hospital. The name derives from transliteration of his initials (MHR), by which he is known to his colleagues. †
23772 Masateru	1998 MU37	Masateru Ishiguro (born 1971), an assistant professor at Seoul National University. †
23773 Sarugaku	1998 MV37	Yuki Sarugaku (born 1978), now at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Tokyo, recently completed his doctoral dissertation at the University of Tokyo on the dust trails of comets. †
23774 Herbelliott	1998 MZ41	Herbert James "Herb" Elliott, Australian athlete*
23775 Okudaira	1998 PE	Kyoko Okudaira (born 1973), a Japanese planetary scientist. †
23776 Gosset	1998 QE	William Sealey Gosset, British mathematician*
23777 Goursat	1998 QT5	Édouard Goursat, French mathematician*
23779 Cambier	1998 QL10	Colleen Siobahn Cambier, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) †
23783 Alyssachan	1998 QG12	Alyssa Lauren Chan, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) †
23788 Cofer	1998 QT18	Evan Mitchell Cofer, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) †
23791 Kaysonconlin	1998 QX21	Kayson Levi Conlin, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) †
23792 Alyssacook	1998 QU24	Alyssa Noel Cook, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) †
23798 Samagonzalez	1998 QL37	Samantha Gonzalez, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) †
23801–23900
23801 Erikgustafson	1998 QQ38	Erik Olaf Gustafson, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his environmental sciences project. †
23804 Haber	1998 QR39	Catherine Michelle Haber, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her behavioral science project. †
23808 Joshuahammer	1998 QL42	Joshua Wayne Hammer, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. †
23809 Haswell	1998 QC44	John Douglas Reiji Haswell, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. †
23811 Connorivens	1998 QB46	Connor Joseph Ivens, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his physical science project. †
23812 Jannuzi	1998 QR46	Brigg Lowell Jannuzi, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his earth and space science project. †
23814 Bethanylynne	1998 QE49	Bethany Lynne Johnson, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. †
23816 Rohitkamat	1998 QF50	Rohit G. Kamat, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his botany and zoology project. †
23817 Gokulk	1998 QX50	Gokul Krishnan, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. †
23818 Matthewlepow	1998 QZ50	Matthew Brice Lepow, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his earth and space science project. †
23819 Tsuyoshi	1998 QK54	Tsuyoshi Terai (born 1983), Japanese researcher, of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. †
23821 Morganmonroe	1998 QZ69	Morgan McKay Monroe, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her physical science project. †
23831 Mattmooney	1998 QK86	Matthew Michael Mooney, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his environmental sciences project. †
23833 Mowers	1998 QS90	Christopher Scott Mowers, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his physical science project. †
23834 Mukhopadhyay	1998 QW90	Prithwis Kumar Mukhopadhyay, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his environmental sciences project. †
23837 Matthewnanni	1998 QY93	Matthew James Nanni, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his botany and zoology project. †
23844 Raghvendra	1998 QB109	Shubha Srinivas Raghvendra, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her behavioral science project. †
23850 Ramaswami	1998 RJ34	Keshav Ramaswami, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. †
23851 Rottman-Yang	1998 RZ34	Jaron Shalom Rottman-Yang, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. †
23852 Laurierumker	1998 RN35	Laurie Ann Rumker, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. †
23854 Rickschaffer	1998 RD40	Rick Schinco Schaffer, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his botany and zoology project. †
23855 Brandonshih	1998 RD44	Brandon H. Shih, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his environmental sciences project. †
23858 Ambrosesoehn	1998 RG53	Ambrose Geoffrey Soehn, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his physical science project. †
23861 Benjaminsong	1998 RM58	Benjamin Paul Song, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. †
23865 Karlsorensen	1998 RK65	Karl Mikael Sorensen, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his botany and zoology project. †
23867 Cathsoto	1998 RG71	Catherine Soto, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. †
23875 Strube	1998 RC77	Katherine Michaela Strube, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her physical science project. †
23877 Gourmaud	1998 SP	Jamy Gourmaud, French journalist, involved in the television science program C’est pas sorcier (see also 23882, 23890) †
23879 Demura	1998 SX4	Hirohide Demura, Japanese lunar and planetary scientist. †
23880 Tongil	1998 SG5	"Unification" in Korean
23882 Fredcourant	1998 SC12	Frédéric Courant, French journalist, animator of the television science program C’est pas sorcier (see also 23877, 23890) †
23884 Karenharvey	1998 SY12	Karen L. Harvey, née Angle, American astrophysicist (solar physics researcher) and wife of American astrophysicist (solar physics researcher) John Warren (Jack) Harvey †
23886 Toshihamane	1998 SV23	Toshihiko Hamane (born 1963), curator of the Gunma Astronomical Observatory. †
23887 Shinsukeabe	1998 SA24	Shinsuke Abe (born 1970), a pioneer in modern meteoroid and asteroid research. †
23888 Daikinoshita	1998 SZ24	Kinoshita Daisuke (born 1974), of the Institute of Astronomy at the National Central University, Taiwan, studies asteroids and comets. He has also worked on instrumentation and operations at Lulin Observatory, and has contributed to the development of astronomy in Taiwan. †
23889 Hermanngrassmann	1998 SC28	Hermann Günther Grassmann, German mathematician, physicist, linguist, scholar, and neohumanist*
23890 Quindou	1998 SO35	Sabine Quindou, French journalist, involved in the television science program C’est pas sorcier (see also 23877, 23882) †
23893 Lauman	1998 SL54	Stephen W. Lauman (born 1974), an instrument maker at Lowell Observatory. †
23894 Arikahiguchi	1998 SM56	Arika Higuchi (born 1979), a Japanese theoretical astronomer. †
23895 Akikonakamura	1998 SH58	Akiko Nakamura (born 1964), a Japanese experimentalist in the field of planetary science. †
23896 Tatsuaki	1998 SF59	Tatsuaki Hashimoto (born 1963) works on spacecraft guidance and control at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Tokyo. He was engaged in the attitude and orbit control systems of spacecraft such as the Hayabusa sample return mission to asteroid Itokawa. †
23897 Daikuroda	1998 SA60	Kuroda Daisuke (born 1977), an astronomer at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. †
23898 Takir	1998 SG60	Driss Takir (b. 1973), a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Ithaca College. †
23899 Kornoš	1998 SE61	Leonard Kornoš (b. 1956), a lecturer at the Comenius University in Bratislava. †
23900 Urakawa	1998 SO61	Seitaro Urakawa (born 1975), an astronomer who works at the Bisei Spaceguard Center. †
23901–24000
23904 Amytang	1998 SE70	Amy B. Tang, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) †
23922 Tawadros	1998 SR135	Kyrillos Bahaa Tawadros, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) †
23924 Premt	1998 SX140	Prem Poothatta Thottumkara, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) †
23928 Darbywoodard	1998 ST160	Darby Elizabeth Woodard, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) †
23931 Ibuki	1998 SV164	Ibuki Kawamoto (born 1979), an administrative associate at the Center for Computational Astrophysics. †
23937 Delibes	1998 TR15	Léo Delibes, 19th-century French composer of ballets and operas, whose works accompanied many observing nights in the control room of the telescope with which this minor planet was discovered †
23938 Kurosaki	1998 TR33	Hirohisa Kurosaki (born 1970), of the Japan Aerospace Explorarion Agency, works on asteroids, space debris and remote sensing. He has discovered many asteroids. †
23944 Dusser	1998 UR3	Raymond Dusser, 20th-century French amateur astronomer and jazz music specialist †
23946 Marcelleroux	1998 UL6	Marcel Le roux, Belgian amateur astronomer and astrophotographer †
23949 Dazapata	1998 UP21	Danielle Zapata, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) †
23950 Tsusakamoto	1998 UM24	Tsuyoshi Sakamoto (born 1975), a researcher at the Japan Spaceguard Association. †
23955 Nishikota	1998 UO44	Nishiyama Kota (born 1965), an astronomer who works at the Bisei Spacegaurd Center of Japan.†
23975 Akran	1999 CU81	Erkan Akran, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist †
23980 Ogden	1999 JA124	Kristen Ogden, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist †
23981 Patjohnson	1999 LC4	Patricia Johnson, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist †
23988 Maungakiekie	1999 RB	Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill), volcanic cone which dominates the skyline of Auckland, New Zealand †
23989 Farpoint	1999 RF	Farpoint Observatory, Kansas †
23990 Springsteen	1999 RM1	Bruce Springsteen, American singer and songwriter (whose music entertained the discoverers on the night of discovery) †
23992 Markhobbs	1999 RO11	Mark Hobbs, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist †
23994 Mayhan	1999 RA14	Rosemarie Mayhan, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist †
23995 Oechsle	1999 RX17	Janet Oechsle, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist †
23999 Rinner	1999 RA33	Claudine Rinner, French amateur astronomer † ‡
24000 Patrickdufour	1999 RB33	Patrick Dufour, French amateur astronomer †

Notes

Preceded by 22,001–23,000

Meanings of minor planet names List of minor planets: 23,001–24,000

Succeeded by 24,001–25,000