Estrellita comes from Spanish estrellita, 'a little star' — a tender diminutive of estrella, 'star' (from Latin stella). A lyrical, affectionate name across the Spanish-speaking world (the beloved Mexican song 'Estrellita'; said 'ess-tray-YEE-tah', the ll as a 'y'; nickname Estrella).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, a-little-star at the root, and tender.

Did you know? Estrellita means 'a little star' in Spanish (a diminutive of estrella, 'star', from Latin stella) — a tender, lyrical name (the beloved song 'Estrellita'; said 'ess-tray-YEE-tah').

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Variations

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Nicknames

Estrella

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Estrellita mean?

Estrellita is Spanish for 'a little star'.

How do you pronounce Estrellita?

It's said ess-tray-YEE-tah /ˌɛs.treɪˈji.tɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third (the ll as a 'y').

Is Estrellita a boy or girl name?

Estrellita is a girl's name.

How popular is Estrellita?

Estrellita is a rare name in the U.S.