Stars have inspired baby names across every civilization. Here are names meaning "star" from 12 different languages — each with its own flavor.
European Star Names
Stella (Latin) — The classic. Direct, elegant, timeless. Used across Italian, Spanish, and English-speaking cultures.
Estelle (French) — The French form of Stella. Adds a layer of Parisian sophistication.
Seren (Welsh) — Means "star" in Welsh. Pronounced "SEH-ren," it's gaining popularity outside Wales for its gentle sound.
Csilla (Hungarian) — Means "star" or "shield." Pronounced "CHEEL-lah" — one of the most distinctive star names in any language.
Middle Eastern Star Names
Najm (Arabic) — Means "star." Short, strong, and works for boys. The feminine form is Najma.
Sitara (Persian/Urdu) — Means "star." Flowing and musical, popular across South Asia and the Middle East.
Esther (Hebrew) — Derived from the Persian word for star. One of the most famous star names in history, thanks to the biblical Queen Esther.
Asian Star Names
Hoshi (Japanese) — Simply "star." Clean, minimal, unmistakably Japanese.
Tara (Sanskrit) — Means "star" in Sanskrit, though it also means "hill" in Irish. A true cross-cultural name.
Bintang (Malay/Indonesian) — Means "star." Bold and rhythmic.
Basque and Celtic
Izar (Basque) — Means "star" in Euskara. Short, modern-sounding, and from one of Europe's most ancient languages.
Réalta (Irish) — Means "star" in Irish Gaelic. Pronounced "RAYL-tah" — poetic and rare.
The Universal Appeal
Every culture looks up at the same sky. Star names connect your child to something vast and shared — the night sky that every human civilization has named and storied.
For the full collection of 30 star-meaning names with detailed origins, visit our baby names meaning star guide at BabyNamePick.com.
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