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Names inspired by the concept of "star" evoke images of light, guidance, and celestial beauty, making them a popular choice for parents seeking names with profound and radiant meanings. From ancient mythological figures to direct translations, these names often symbolize hope, destiny, and the extraordinary. Choosing a star-themed name connects your child to the vast, inspiring cosmos and timeless allure.

40 names from diverse cultures

Esther Persian/Hebrew The name Esther means 'star' or 'myrtle tree'. Stella Latin Stella is derived from the Latin word for 'star'. Danica Slavic Danica means 'morning star' in Slavic languages. Aurora Latin Aurora means 'dawn' and is the name of the Roman goddess of dawn. Seren Welsh The Welsh name Seren means 'star'. Yvaine Scottish/Literary Yvaine is a name meaning 'evening star', popularized by the novel 'Stardust'. Celeste Latin Celeste means 'heavenly' or 'celestial'. Alka Sanskrit Alka is a Sanskrit name meaning 'small star'. Tara Sanskrit/Irish In Sanskrit, Tara means 'star'; it also refers to a hill in Ireland. Lyra Greek Lyra is the name of a small constellation, depicting a lyre. Andromeda Greek Andromeda means 'ruler of men' and is a prominent constellation. Cassiopeia Greek Cassiopeia means 'she whose words excel' and is a distinctive northern constellation. Adhara Arabic Adhara means 'maidens' and is the name of a bright star in the Canis Major constellation. Maia Greek/Latin Maia means 'mother' or 'great one' and is one of the Pleiades star cluster. Phoebe Greek Phoebe means 'bright, radiant' and is associated with the moon goddess Artemis. Roxana Persian Roxana means 'bright, dawn' or 'little star'. Estrella Spanish Estrella is the Spanish word for 'star'. Sitara Urdu/Hindi Sitara means 'star' in Urdu and Hindi. Astra Greek Astra means 'star' in Greek. Novalee Latin/Modern Novalee is a modern name often interpreted as 'new star'. Bellatrix Latin Bellatrix means 'female warrior' and is a bright star in the Orion constellation. Sirius Greek/Latin Sirius means 'glowing, scorching' and is the brightest star in the night sky. Tariq Arabic Tariq means 'night-comer' or 'morning star'. Orion Greek Orion means 'hunter' and is one of the most recognizable constellations. Leo Latin Leo means 'lion' and is also a prominent constellation. Altair Arabic Altair means 'the flyer' and is a bright star in the Aquila constellation. Helios Greek Helios is the personification of the Sun in Greek mythology. Hesper Greek Hesper means 'evening star'. Astrophel Greek/Literary Astrophel means 'star-lover' or 'star-friend'. Rigel Arabic Rigel means 'foot' and is one of the brightest stars in the Orion constellation. Arcturus Greek Arcturus means 'bear guard' and is one of the brightest stars in the northern celestial hemisphere. Deneb Arabic Deneb means 'tail' and is a bright star in the Cygnus constellation. Castor Greek Castor means 'beaver' and is one of the twin stars in the Gemini constellation. Pollux Greek Pollux means 'very sweet' and is the other twin star in the Gemini constellation. Hoshi Japanese The Japanese word 'Hoshi' directly translates to 'star'. Noor Arabic Noor means 'light' or 'divine light'. Sol Latin/Spanish Sol means 'sun' in Latin and Spanish. Vesper Latin Vesper means 'evening star' in Latin. Vega Arabic/Latin Vega means 'falling eagle' and is one of the brightest stars in the northern sky, part of the Lyra constellation. Zia Arabic/Persian Zia means 'light' or 'splendor'.

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