Names That Mean Star

In Greek mythology, Hesperus was the personification of the planet Venus, also known as the Evening Star, while Hesperia is one of his daughters. This masculine name combines elements of both and has a grand yet gentle feel to it.

The dramatic-sounding name of a star in the constellation Leo that can be adapted as a unique Arabic name for boys. The similar-sounding Rasselas is the name of an allegorical fable by Samuel Johnson and its lead character.

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 also of the might of God. A familiar name in Israel but rare elsewhere, Kochava is the strictly feminine form of the unisex name Kochav.

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 where it may be a variation of Storia ("history").

Tarabai is an Indian name with a lot of feminist clout. Tarabai Bhosale was a 17th century Maratha queen who was a skilled military leader in her own right and successfully resisted the Mughal empire on behalf of her people. More recently Tarabai Shinde is often regarded as the author of India’s first feminist text - in which she rails against both the patriarchy and the caste system. Meaning feminine star, Tarabai is a perfect name for your budding feminist.

A pretty and almost unique word name to add to the galaxy of astral appellations. More distinctive than the better-known Celeste, it was given fewer than ten baby girls in the US last year. While rare in English-speaking countries, Celestial is a Top 100 name for baby girls in France.

A title given to the elf Arwen in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, meaning "evening star" and usually rendered poetically as Evenstar. Like her revered ancestor Lúthien, Arwen chooses to become mortal in order to marry her human love, Aragorn.

A mystical and poetic feeling name, Yllnore is derived from the Albanian word yll meaniing "star". More figuratively and colloquially, however, it can also mean "fate, luck", "light" and "shooting star". Yllnora is an alternative form.

This name, which may also be Bintang in Indonesia, would have a difficult time transitioning to the Western World.

This Danielle/Monique hybrid offers a new twist on an old favorite.

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 God. A familiar name in Israel but rare elsewhere, Kochav is a unisex name but more commonly given to boys.

Translating to "star", but used to refer to the leading female artist in a cabaret show, for French speakers, this would be like naming your child "Showgirl".

The Calytrix flower is endemic to much of Australia and is part of the myrtle family. They are commonly known as star flowers, due to their dainty (usually bright white) 5 petalled flowers. The name derives from Greek calyx "cup" + trix "hair".

If you've rejected all the names on earth, you might move on to the sixth planet from the sun, also the Roman god of agriculture and plenty, and the origin of Saturday.

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 God. A familiar name in Israel but rare elsewhere, Kochav is a unisex name but more commonly given to boys. Kochava is the strictly feminine form.

Starr today is more fashionably the plain-spoken Star or the more obscured Stella, Esther, or Estella.

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

A Lakota word name meaning "star", Wicahpi has appeared in the US data a handful of times, primarily as a girl name.

Celestial name from the Cree language.