Names That Mean Star

Kochav

Hebrew

"star"

A modern Hebrew name with a stellar meaning, Kochav is taken from the Hebrew word for star. In Jewish tradition, stars are symbolic of light that guides people through their lives and of the might of…

Kochava

Hebrew

"star"

A modern Hebrew name with a stellar meaning, Kochava is taken from the Hebrew word kochav meaning "star". In Jewish tradition, stars are symbolic of light that guides people through their lives and…

Pleione

Greek

"more, greater, to increase"

A starry sounding name from Greek mythology, Pleione was an Oceanid nymph, whose seven daughters were turned into the group of stars known as the Pleiades. Associated with the Taurus constellation,…

Storai

Pashto

"star"

A celestial choice, Storai is quietly used in Afghanistan as a feminine given name and as a surname. Meaning "star" in Pashto, it is also used as a surname, again in Afghanistan but also in Italy…

Tenaya

American, Miwok

"evening star"

The name of a lake in Yosemite National Park, California, Tenaya has its roots in Miwok, a language spoken by the Ahwahnechee (or Awani) people, who lived in the Yosemite Valley. The lake was named…

Réiltín

Irish

"little star"

Derived from the Irish réalta meaning "star", combined with a diminutive suffix, Réiltín is a glowing, modern choice in Ireland. Given to eight girls in a recent year (which placed it in the Top 500…

Réaltín

Irish

"little star"

Also appearing in the charts as Realtin, Reailtin, Réaltan, and Réiltín, this distinctive Irish name combines the word réalta with a diminutive suffix, giving it the sparkly meaning of "little star".…

Réalta

Irish word name

"star"

Also written as Realta, this rare Irish name joins the glowing list of names that mean "star". Given to a small handful of girls in Ireland since the 2010s, it may be pronounced as RAYL-tuh in some…

Acâhkosak

Cree

"stars"

Celestial name from the Cree language.

Realta

Irish word name

"star"

A modern Irish word name that has been appearing (albeit very quietly) in the Irish charts since the 2010s, Realta has the celestial meaning of "star". Pronounced as RAYL-tuh in some parts of Ireland…

Anangokaa

Ojibwe

"there are many stars"

Andromeda

Greek mythology name

"advising like a man"

One of the stellar unique baby names from mythology, Andromeda was the beautiful daughter of Cassiopeia who, like her mother, literally became a star--the constellation that bears her name.The…

Naledi

Sesotho

"Star"

An African option for people looking for alternatives for Stella and Estelle, with a starry meaning.

Aquila

Latin

"eagle"

An evocative ancient word that's used as a first name in the New Testament, among other places. It's also the name of an eagle-shaped constellation. That said, contemporary interest in the name…

Asta

Norwegian

"divine strength"

This Scandinavian name was made famous in English-speaking countries as the name of the dog in the "Thin Man" series. Danish actress Asta Nielsen was another famous bearer. Asta can be considered as…

Aster

English; Amharic

"star"

This is a fresh new addition to the botanical list; comedian Gilbert Gottfried made it a real bouquet when he named his daughter Lily Aster. And the name of the little girl on television's Dexter…

Asteria

Greek

"star"

Asteria is an Anglicized spelling of the Greek Astraea or Astraia, the goddess of justice and innocence. She became the constellation Virgo, so all forms of this name would be especially appropriate…