The star's name, TRAPPIST-1, denotes that it is the first star discovered by the TRAPPIST telescope to have transiting planets; the acronym pays homage to the Catholic Trappist religious order and to the high end Trappist beer it produces, primarily in Belgium.
It is the first star. This is what the star's name denotes. This first star is discovered by the TRAPPIST telescope. This was to have transiting planets. The star's name is TRAPPIST-1. The acronym pays homage to the Catholic Trappist religious order and to the high end Trappist beer. It produces, primarily the high end Trappist beer in Belgium.