Names That Mean Star
- Itri
Origin:
BerberMeaning:
"star"
- Starr
Origin:
Spelling variation of Star, word nameDescription:
Starr today is more fashionably the plain-spoken Star or the more obscured Stella, Esther, or Estella.
- Lintang
Origin:
IndonesianMeaning:
"star"Description:
This name, which may also be Bintang in Indonesia, would have a difficult time transitioning to the Western World.
- Undomiel
Origin:
Literary nameMeaning:
"evening star"Description:
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.
- Namid
Origin:
OjibwaMeaning:
"star dancer"Description:
Fanciful image distinguishes this Native-American name.
- Hespera
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"evening, evening star"Description:
Hespera is a variation of Hesperia, the feminine form of Hesperus. In Greek mythology, Hesperus is the Evening Star or the planet Venus. Hesperus is the son of the dawn goddess Eos or her Roman equivalent Aurora.
- Maristela
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"Star of the sea"Description:
One of the many names for the Virgin Mary, this name is popular in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities.
- Sagitta
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"arrow"Description:
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.
- Vedette
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"star, leading actor"Description:
In France, this would be like naming your child Star.
- Celestial
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"of the heavens, planets or stars"Description:
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 to only 20 girls last year. Celestial is also the title of several band albums, and is heard in the video game and comics worlds.
- Tarabai
Origin:
IndianMeaning:
"feminine star"Description:
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.
- Estere
Origin:
Latvian form of Esther, HebrewMeaning:
"star"Description:
One of many international variations of Esther, Estere is currently popular in Latvia.
- Kochav
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"star"Description:
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.
- Acâhkosak
Origin:
CreeMeaning:
"stars"Description:
Celestial name from the Cree language.
- Wicahpi
Origin:
Lakota, Native AmericanMeaning:
"star"Description:
A Lakota word name meaning "star", Wicahpi has appeared in the US data a handful of times, primarily as a girl name.
- Kochav
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"star"Description:
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.
- Kochava
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"star"Description:
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.
- Anangokaa
Origin:
OjibweMeaning:
"there are many stars"
- Asterius
Origin:
Greek, LatinisedMeaning:
"starry"Description:
Asterius is the Latin form of the Greek Asterios and an alternate form of Asterion. The name belonged to various figures in Greek mythology, including a king of Crete and the infamous Minotaur. Outside of myth, the name was given to Christian saints like Saint Asterius of Amasea and Saint Asterius of Ostia. With a stellar meaning and intriguing celestial sound, Asterius may also appeal to modern parents.