Names Categorized "stars"

Abhijit is a masculine given name common in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Bengali, Hindi, and Marathi-speaking communities. It derives from the Sanskrit word abhijita (अभिजित), which means "victorious" or "con...

Adhara is the traditional name of the binary star system Epsilon Canis Majoris, the second-brightest star in the constellation Canis Major after Sirius. The name derives from the Arabic word عذارى (ʿadhārā), meaning "mai...

Aelita is a feminine given name created by Russian author Aleksey Tolstoy for his science fiction novel Aelita (1923), where it belongs to a Martian princess. In the narrative, the name is said to mean "starlight seen fo...

Ahtahkakoop is a Cree name from Atâhkakohp meaning "star blanket", derived from atâhk "star" and akohp "blanket". This name was borne by a prominent 19th-century Head Chief of the Plains Cree people.EtymologyThe name com...

Etymology Alcyone is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀλκυόνη (Alkyone), derived from the word ἀλκυών (alkyon), meaning "kingfisher". The origin of alkyon itself is uncertain; it is considered to be of pre-Greek, non...

Altair is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning "the flyer" or "the flying one" (from Arabic al-ṭāʼir). The name is deeply tied to astronomy: Altair is the brightest star in the equatorial constellation of Aquila (t...

Aludra is a traditional star name for the blue supergiant Eta Canis Majoris in the constellation Canis Major. The name originates from the العذراء (al-ʿadhrāʾ), an Arabic word meaning "the maiden" or "the virgin." This s...

Antares is a name that originates from astronomy, referring to the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius. The name is derived from Greek Ἀντάρης (Antares), traditionally interpreted to mean "opposing Ares". This e...

EtymologyAnuradha is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in several languages of the Indian subcontinent including Bengali, Sinhalese, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu. The name derives from...

Arcturus is a masculine name derived from the Ancient Greek Ἀρκτοῦρος (Arktouros), the name of the fourth brightest star in the night sky, part of the constellation Boötes. The name means "guardian of the bear", from ἄρκ...

According to Latin etymology, Arista means "ear of grain", referring to the spikelets of cereal plants. In the context of astronomy, Arista is an alternative name for the bright star Spica, located in the constellation V...

Arthit is a Thai masculine given name meaning "sun". It derives from the name of the Hindu god Aditya, a solar deity and one of the sons of the goddess Aditi. In Thai, the name reflects the cultural influence of Hinduism...

Arundhati is an Indian feminine given name with deep roots in Hindu mythology and astronomy. It derives from Sanskrit अरुन्धती (Arundhatī), which is the name of a star (also known as Alcor in the Ursa Major constellation...

Astarte is the Hellenized form of the ancient Near Eastern goddess ʿAṯtart, known in Northwest Semitic traditions as Ashtoreth. In Greek mythology and history, Astarte became associated with the goddess Aphrodite due to...

Asterion (also spelled Asterius) is a Greek name meaning "of the stars," derived from the Greek word aster ("star"). In Greek mythology, Asterion is the name of several figures, including a river god, one of the Giants,...

Asterope is a feminine name of Greek origin, meaning "lightning, flash of light". In Greek mythology, several figures bear this name, including a naiad—a water nymph—who tragically died while fleeing from the mortal yout...

Astghik (also spelled Astłik) is the Armenian goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and water, and her name directly derives from the Armenian word astgh meaning "star". In Armenian mythology, she was revered as the celest...

Astra is a feminine given name of Greek and Old Norse origin, most commonly used in the English-speaking world. It means "star," deriving ultimately from the Greek word ἀστήρ (aster). The name has been in rare use only s...

Astraea is the Latinized form of the Greek name Astraia (Ἀστραία), derived from the Greek word ἀστήρ (aster) meaning "star". In Greek mythology, Astraea was the virgin goddess of justice and innocence. She is distinct fr...

Astrophel is a literary name first used by the 16th-century English poet Sir Philip Sidney in his sonnet sequence Astrophel and Stella (published posthumously in 1591). The name is a compound of Greek elements: ἀστήρ (as...

EtymologyAyelet is a Hebrew feminine name meaning "doe, female deer, gazelle." It derives from the Hebrew word ayyelet, which appears in the biblical phrase אַיֶלֶת הַשַׁחַר (ʾayyelet hashaḥar), literally "gazelle of daw...

Bellatrix is a Latin word meaning "female warrior". In astronomy, it is the traditional name of the star Gamma Orionis, the third-brightest star in the constellation Orion, marking the left shoulder of the celestial hunt...

Betelgeuse is the name of a famous red supergiant star in the constellation Orion, also occasionally used as a boy's given name. Attested in official records like the England & Wales Birth Index interwar years, it remain...

Bituin is a feminine Tagalog name meaning "star" in the Filipino language. Derived directly from the Tagalog word for star, it is a nature-inspired name that evokes celestial beauty and light. The name is used primarily...

Carina is a Late Latin name derived from the word cara, meaning "dear, beloved". It was the name of a 4th-century Christian saint and martyr, Saint Carina, who is venerated in some traditions. The name also has an astron...

Castor is a masculine given name of Greek origin, rooted in ancient mythology and language. The name derives from the Greek Κάστωρ (Kastor), which may be connected to the verb κέκασμαι (kekasmai), meaning "to excel, to s...

Citlali is a Citlalli, meaning "star" in Nahuatl, highlighting its ties to the natural world and celestial imagery. Derived from the Nahuatl word citlālli (star), this variant retains the poetic association with the nigh...

Cosmo is a unisex given name and surname in English and Italian usage, representing the English form of the Italian name Cosimo. It was introduced to Britain in the 18th century by Alexander Gordon, the second Duke of Go...

Csilla is a Hungarian feminine given name derived from the Hungarian word csillag, meaning "star". The name was created by the Hungarian author András Dugonics for his 1803 novel and later popularized by the poet Mihály...

Danica (Cyrillic: Даница) is a Slavic feminine given name derived from the word "morning star, Venus". In Slavic folklore, Danica is the personification of the morning star, often associated with the planet Venus. The na...

Dara 2 is a unisex name of Khmer origin, meaning "star". It derives from Sanskrit tārā (तारा), which also means "star", and is related to the name Tara 2 used in Nepali. In Khmer, the name is spelled as ដារ៉ា and pronoun...

Deneb is a name derived from Arabic dhanab (ذنب) meaning "tail". In astronomy, Deneb is a blue supergiant star in the constellation Cygnus, the Swan. It is the brightest star in Cygnus and one of the vertices of the prom...

Dhruva is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning "fixed, immovable, firm, stable". It also refers to the North Star (Polaris) and carries deep significance in Hindu mythology. Etymology and Meaning The name Dhruva derives fro...

Dzvezda is a Macedonian feminine given name that means "star". It is derived from the Macedonian word for star, reflecting the celestial imagery common to names across Slavic languages.The name shares linguistic roots wi...

Dzvezdan is the masculine form of Dzvezda, which itself derives from the South Slavic vocabulary word meaning "star". This name is a unique Macedonian first name formed by adding a characteristically masculine suffix, dr...

Elanor is a fictional name created by J. R. R. Tolkien for his legendarium. It means "star sun" in the constructed Elvish language Sindarin, and is the name of a small, star-shaped yellow flower found in the enchanted fo...

Elrond is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium, appearing in The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. The name Elrond means "star dome" in the fictional language Sindarin,...

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...

Estela is the Portuguese and Spanish form of Estelle. It is a feminine given name used primarily in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries. The name ultimately derives from the Latin word stella, meaning “star.” This...

Etymology and MeaningEstella is a Latinate form of the French name Estelle, which ultimately derives from the Latin word stella, meaning "star." The name gained recognition in the English-speaking world through its use i...

Estelle is a female given name with Occitan and French origins, meaning "star." Derived from the Latin word stella (star), it entered the name pool through Old French. The name is a French form of the Occitan Estela, its...

Esther is a feminine given name with a rich biblical and cultural history. The name is of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from the Persian word setareh meaning "star," or alternatively from the name of the ancient...

Hōkūlani is a Hawaiian female given name that emerged in the 20th century, reflecting a blending of poetic natural imagery with cultural values. The name is composed of two Hawaiian root words: hōkū, meaning "star", and...

Hoshi is a Japanese feminine name that derives from the word meaning "star" (星) or from other kanji characters pronounced the same, such as 星 (hoshi — "star") or combinations producing the sound. The name belongs to a...

EtymologyIzar is a feminine given name of Basque origin, directly derived from the Basque word izar, meaning "star." The name reflects a common pattern in Basque onomastics of drawing vocabulary from nature, especially c...

EtymologyJyldyz is a Kyrgyz feminine given name that directly translates to "star" in the Kyrgyz language. It shares a common Turkic root with related names across Central Asia and Anatolia. In neighboring Kazakhstan, th...

Kallisto is a female name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word κάλλιστος (kallistos) meaning "most beautiful", a superlative form of καλός (kalos), meaning "beautiful". In Ancient Greek, it served as a personal n...

Kalyani is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "beautiful, lovely, auspicious". It is derived from the Sanskrit word kalyāṇī, which carries connotations of beauty and goodness. The name holds significant re...

Kamala is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "lotus" or "pale red." In Sanskrit, it is a transcription of both the feminine form कमला (with a long final vowel) and the masculine form कमल (short final vowel...

Karthik is a Southern Indian variant of the name Kartik, commonly used in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu-speaking communities. Rooted in Sanskrit, the name derives from Kṛttikā, the term for the Pleiades star cluster, whic...

Karthika is a Southern Indian feminine given name used primarily in Malayalam- and Tamil-speaking communities. It is the feminine form of the masculine name Kartik, which itself originates from Sanskrit कृत्तिका (Kṛttikā...

Kartik is a popular male given name in Bengali, Hindi, and Marathi cultures, derived from the Sanskrit कृत्तिका (Kṛttikā), the name for the star cluster known as the Pleiades. The name is intimately connected to the Hind...

Kartikeya (Sanskrit: कार्त्तिकेय) is the Hindu god of war, also known as Skanda, Murugan, Subrahmanya, or Shanmukha. The name Kartikeya derives from Sanskrit Kṛttikā, the Indian name for the Pleiades constellation, which...

Maia is a feminine given name with deep roots in Greek and Roman mythology, as well as continued use in modern languages such as Portuguese and Georgian. In Greek, the name derives from the word μαῖα (maia), meaning "goo...

Maris is a feminine given name of English origin, meaning "of the sea." It is derived from the Latin title of the Virgin Mary, Stella Maris ("star of the sea"), a poetic epithet that has been used in Christian tradition...

Maristela is a feminine given name used in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries. It is a devotional name derived from the title of the Virgin Mary, Stella Maris, Latin for “star of the sea.” The name can be interpr...

Maristella is an Italian feminine given name, originating as the Italian form of Maristela. This name carries deep religious significance, as Maristela derives from the Latin title Stella Maris (“star of the sea”), which...

Merope is a female name of Greek origin, derived from the elements μέρος (meros) meaning "share, part" and ὄψ (ops) meaning "face, eye", collectively signifying maybe "with a turned face" or "destined share". The name ap...

EtymologyNair is a feminine given name of Portuguese usage, likely derived from the Arabic star name Nair al Zaurak, meaning "the bright (star) of the boat," which is the traditional Arabic name for Ankaa, the brightest...

Najm is an Arabic name meaning "star". The word Najm (Arabic: نجم) is a direct Qur'anic name and is mentioned four times in the Qur'an, most notably as the title of Surah an-Najm (Chapter 53). It can be used for both boy...