Names That Mean Star

Sagitta is not a part of the Sagittarius constellation, but rather its own collection of stars. However, its meaning, "arrow," would make it ideal for a Sagittarius daughter.

One of the many names for the Virgin Mary, this name is popular in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities.

Short and catchy form of traditional Asian name.

Zorya is the name of the two star goddess in Slavic mythology, Zorya Utrennyaya and Zorya Vechernyaya, referring to the morning and evening stars, respectively. It's used as a name in Russia and other countries with Slavic-based languages.

A sweet Cornish word name with a celestial meaning.

A strong, handsome Indian name with cross-cultural appeal.

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

Fanciful image distinguishes this Native-American name.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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 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, Pleione is also the name of a star and the name of a type of orchid, making it celestial and botanical.

One of many international variations of Esther, Estere is currently popular in Latvia.

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.

Celestial name from the Cree language.