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Names That Mean Star

Star names have a natural sense of wonder built in — they evoke something vast and distant, yet somehow personally significant. Across cultures, stars have served as guides, omens, and symbols of destiny, so it is no surprise that names referencing them feel both grounded and aspirational. From the Arabic Najma to the Hebrew Esther (possibly) to the Latin Stella, star names feel at home in a wide range of naming styles and complement both traditional and modern sensibilities.

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Boy names (3)

  • Dhruv

    “constant, the pole star” · Sanskrit

  • Orion

    “a hunter; a constellation” · Greek

  • Stellan

    “calm; star-like” · Swedish/Latin

Girl names (8)

  • Esther

    “star” · Hebrew

  • Kritika

    “a Nakshatra star cluster; the Pleiades” · Sanskrit

  • Nova

    “new; a type of stellar explosion” · Latin

  • Sitara

    “star (Persian/Urdu)” · Persian

  • Star

    “a star in the sky” · English

  • Stella

    “star” · English

  • Tara

    “star” · Sanskrit

  • Vesper

    “evening star” · Latin

Unisex names (1)

  • Hoshi

    “star (Japanese)” · Japanese

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Frequently asked questions

Does Esther really mean star?
The etymology of Esther is debated. One theory links it to the Persian word for star (stara), while another connects it to the Babylonian goddess Ishtar. Most scholars consider the star connection plausible but not certain. Names like Stella (Latin) and Astrid (Old Norse, 'divinely beautiful' with star connotations) have clearer astronomical links.
What are some star-meaning names that are not overused?
Seren (Welsh, 'star') is popular in Wales but lesser known elsewhere. Sitara (Hindi/Urdu) means star and sounds melodic in English-speaking contexts. Vega, the name of one of the brightest stars in the night sky, is increasingly used as a given name for its brevity and cosmic feel.