Etymology and Meaning Estel is the Catalan cognate of Estelle, a name that ultimately derives from the Latin word stella, meaning "star." Cultural Significance In the Catalan-speaking regions of Spain, Andorra, and parts of France, Estel is a feminine name that carries the symbolic glow of a star. It is part of a broader Romance-language naming tradition that includes Spanish Estela and Italian Stella. While Estelle gained popularity in 19th-century English literature—notably through Charles Dickens's character Estella Havisham in Great Expectations (1860)—Estel remains more closely tied to Catalan linguistic and cultural identity. Further Notes Estel also appears as the name of a Dutch-German steel company (1972–1982), but this commercial use is unrelated to the given name. Meaning: Star Origin: Catalan form of Estelle, from Latin stella Type: Feminine given name Usage regions: Catalonia, Valencia, Balearic Islands, Andorra