Latin Girl Names That Mean Star
Latin girl names that mean star cluster around one root word, stella, then branch into astronomy, constellations, and an old title for the sea.
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OriginLatin
MeaningStar
GenderGirl
The clearest branch of this list is one Latin word repeated in different accents. Stella means star outright; Estella and Estelle carry the same meaning through French and English use, and Estrella says it again in Spanish, and Astra gives the plainest astronomical form.
Not every name here is a straight translation. Nova borrows Latin's word for 'new' to describe a star's sudden flare, and Novalee stretches that idea into an invented, meadow-softened form. Lyra and Ara reach the sky sideways, through constellations rather than definitions.
What ties these Latin girl names that mean star together
Most of this list traces back to stella, Latin for star, and you can watch it travel. Stella kept the word whole in English. Estella and Estelle added a soft opening consonant on the way through French. Estrella is the same word again, spoken in Spanish. Astra stays closest to the raw Latin and Greek form, plain and celestial.
Star names that arrive by way of the sea
A second thread runs through Maris, Latin for 'of the sea,' which comes from Stella Maris, 'star of the sea,' an old title for Mary used by sailors. Marissa elaborates that same root, and Maryn carries the sea meaning without the star title attached, a quieter cousin in the same family.
Names List
Nova#46 in the U.S.New; a nova — a star that suddenly flares in brightnessPronounced NOH-vuh▶Stella#52 in the U.S.Star; from Latin stellaPronounced STEL-uh▶Lyra#435 in the U.S.From Greek lyra meaning lyre, the stringed instrument of Apollo and Orpheus; also the name of a constellaPronounced LY-rah▶Estella#509 in the U.S.From the Latin stella meaning 'star,' via the Provençal/Spanish form Estela or directly from the MedievalPronounced es-TEL-ah▶Estelle#573 in the U.S.Star; a French and Occitan name derived from the Latin stella, meaning starPronounced es-TEL▶Estrella#612 in the U.S.From Spanish estrella meaning 'star,' derived from Latin stella ('star'); the Spanish word for star used Pronounced es-TRAY-ah▶Novalee#977 in the U.S.A blended name combining Nova from Latin nova meaning new or star with the suffix -lee from Old English lPronounced NOH-vuh-lee▶Marissa#1495 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Marisa/Maris, from Latin 'maris' (of the sea), linked to the epithet 'stella maris' (sPronounced muh-RIS-uh▶Maryn#2289 in the U.S.of the sea, star of the seaPronounced MAIR-in▶Ara#3116 in the U.S.Brings rain in Arabic; also a legendary Armenian king's name meaning eagle, king, or the shining one; andPronounced AH-rah▶Novi#3150 in the U.S.From Latin 'novus', meaning 'new'; used as a modern feminine name emphasising fresh starts and innovationPronounced NOH-vee▶Astra#3167 in the U.S.From Latin and Greek 'astra', the plural of 'astrum/astron', meaning 'star'. Used as a feminine given namPronounced AS-trah▶Maris#3468 in the U.S.Of the sea; from Latin maris, drawn from the Marian title Stella Maris, 'star of the sea'Pronounced MAIR-is▶Novalyn#3617 in the U.S.Modern blend of Nova — Latin 'new', the astronomical brightening star — with -lyn, 'lake'Pronounced NOH-və-lin▶Estalene#3681 in the U.S.Estalene is an early-twentieth-century American elaboration of Estella or Estelle, from the Latin stella,Pronounced ES-tuh-leen▶Maribella#3723 in the U.S.Blend of Maria/Mari ('beloved' or 'star of the sea') with bella, 'beautiful' — 'beautiful Mary'Pronounced mair-ih-BEL-ah▶Anova#3751 in the U.S.Modern coinage building an A- opening onto Nova — Latin novus, 'new', the astronomer's 'new star'Pronounced ə-NOH-vah▶Bellatrix#3961 in the U.S.From Latin bellatrix, 'female warrior' — the Amazon Star in Orion's shoulder; Potter-famousPronounced BEL-ah-triks▶Astella#5158 in the U.S.Blend/elaboration of Astra and Stella — both from Latin/Greek, 'a star'Pronounced ə-STEL-ah▶Lyrae#5448 in the U.S.Lyrae derives from Lyra, the northern constellation named for the lyre, the ancient stringed instrument. Pronounced LY-ray▶Novarae#5543 in the U.S.Compound of Nova ('new', Latin; a bright new star) and Rae ('ewe; grace', a Rachel/Ray pet form)Pronounced NOH-və-ray▶Vayla#5576 in the U.S.A modern name — echoing Vela (a southern constellation, 'the sails', Latin), a 'veil', and Layla; no singPronounced VAY-lah▶Estellar#5817 in the U.S.Estellar is a rare early-twentieth-century elaboration of Estella, itself from the Latin 'stella,' 'star.Pronounced eh-STEL-ur▶Knova#5868 in the U.S.A K-spelling of Nova (silent K) — from Latin nova, 'new' (a 'nova', a star that suddenly brightens)Pronounced NOH-vah▶Vela#5925 in the U.S.From Latin vela, 'the sails' — a southern constellation; also Spanish vela, 'a candle, a sail, a vigil'Pronounced VEH-lah▶Estrellita#5995 in the U.S.From Spanish estrellita, 'a little star' (a diminutive of estrella, 'star', from Latin stella)Pronounced ess-tray-YEE-tah▶Lira#6052 in the U.S.From Latin lyra/lira, 'a lyre' (the ancient harp); also linked to the constellation Lyra and to the old IPronounced LEE-rah▶Novie#6078 in the U.S.A pet form of Nova — from Latin novus, 'new'; 'a new star' (a star that suddenly brightens)Pronounced NOH-vee▶Nebula#6308 in the U.S.From Latin nebula, 'a mist, a cloud, a vapor' — in astronomy, 'a nebula', a glowing cloud of gas and dustPronounced NEB-yoo-lah▶Verdine#6543 in the U.S.Verdine is an early-twentieth-century coinage pairing a Ver- opening with the -dine ending of Nadine, ClaPronounced vur-DEEN▶Esthela#6703 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Estela/Estelle — from Latin stella, 'a star'Pronounced es-TEH-lah▶Mariajulia#7099 in the U.S.A Spanish compound of Maria (a form of Mary, 'beloved; star of the sea') and Julia ('youthful; of Jove/JuPronounced mah-REE-ah-HOO-lee-ah▶Marren#7101 in the U.S.A spelling of Maren/Marin — from Latin, 'of the sea; star of the sea' (linked to Marina/Mary); routes layPronounced MAR-en▶Novaa#7143 in the U.S.A spelling of Nova — from Latin nova, 'new'; in astronomy 'a nova', a star that suddenly brightensPronounced NOH-vah▶Novaly#7144 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining Nova ('new; a new star', Latin) with the -ly/-lee ending; routes layeredPronounced NOH-vuh-lee▶Este#7330 in the U.S.A short form of Estelle/Esther — variously from Latin stella, 'a star', and the Persian-linked Esther, 'aPronounced ES-tay▶Gemini#7339 in the U.S.From Latin gemini, 'twins' — the zodiac sign and constellation (the twins Castor and Pollux); a celestialPronounced JEM-ih-nye▶Meah#7809 in the U.S.A spelling of Mia — variously Italian/Spanish 'mine', a short form of Maria ('beloved; star of the sea'),Pronounced MEE-ah▶Stela#8337 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Stella — from the Latin stella, 'a star'Pronounced STEH-lah▶Kareena#8667 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Karina/Carina — from the Latin cara, 'dear; beloved' (also 'a keel', and a southern coPronounced kah-REE-nah▶Stellaluna#9524 in the U.S.A modern blend of Stella ('star,' Latin) and Luna ('moon,' Latin) - also the title fruit-bat heroine of aPronounced stel-uh-LOO-nah▶Estell#10771 in the U.S.Estell is a trimmed spelling of Estelle, an Old French name from the Latin stella ('star'). It shares itsPronounced es-TEL▶Zona#11065 in the U.S.From the Greek/Latin zona, 'girdle; belt; zone,' a word tied to the constellation and to the Latin word fPronounced ZOH-nuh▶Astelle#11293 in the U.S.A modern name that reads as a blend of Astra/aster ('star') with Estelle, the French name from Latin stelPronounced ah-STEL▶Esta#11379 in the U.S.A short form of Esther (from Persian/Hebrew, often read as 'star') and Estelle/Stella (Latin, 'star'). A Pronounced ES-tuh▶Libra#11394 in the U.S.Libra is the name of the seventh sign of the zodiac and its constellation, from the Latin word 'libra', mPronounced LEE-bruh▶Pola#11935 in the U.S.Pola is a Polish and Yiddish name, made internationally visible by the Polish-born silent film star Pola Pronounced POH-lah▶Staria#11942 in the U.S.Staria appears to be an invented name built from the English word star plus the -ia ending seen in names Pronounced STAR-ee-uh▶Stellah#11988 in the U.S.Stellah is a variant spelling of Stella, from Latin 'stella' meaning 'star'. The added -h gives a soft, mPronounced STEL-uh▶Stellina#11989 in the U.S.Stellina is an Italian diminutive of Stella, from Latin 'stella' ('star'), meaning 'little star'. A tendePronounced stel-EE-nuh▶Tera#12016 in the U.S.Tera reads as a spelling of Terra (Latin 'earth') or of Tara (Sanskrit 'star'; also an Irish place name).Pronounced TEH-ruh▶Stellarose#12044 in the U.S.A modern double name joining Stella (Latin, 'star') with Rose (the flower, from the Latin rosa). Star andPronounced STEL-uh-rohz▶Aquila#12246 in the U.S.Aquila is Latin for 'eagle', and the name of a constellation. It appears in the New Testament as the namePronounced uh-KWIL-uh▶Astari#12279 in the U.S.Astari reads as a star name, tied to the astra root ('star', Latin/Sanskrit); it is also an established IPronounced ah-STAH-ree▶Estel#12535 in the U.S.Estel is a spelling variant of Estelle or Estella, names built on the Latin stella, meaning 'star.' The tPronounced es-TEL▶Geminis#12568 in the U.S.A form of Gemini, from Latin gemini ('twins') — the third sign of the zodiac and a constellation. Used asPronounced JEM-ih-nis▶Maristella#12929 in the U.S.From the Latin Maris Stella, 'star of the sea' — a Marian title (Stella Maris) for the Virgin Mary. Used Pronounced mah-ree-STELL-ah▶Novaleen#13059 in the U.S.Novaleen extends Nova — from the Latin novus, 'new', and the astronomical nova, a star that flares suddenPronounced NOH-vuh-leen▶Polaris#13086 in the U.S.From Latin stella polaris, 'pole star' — the North Star that sits almost directly above Earth's axis and Pronounced puh-LAIR-is▶Rayona#13156 in the U.S.Rayona is an American girl's name most likely built from a Ray- start, from Ray, a beam of light, with thPronounced ray-OH-nah▶Stellamae#13260 in the U.S.Stellamae is an American double name written as one word: Stella, Latin for 'star,' joined to Mae, a shorPronounced STEL-uh-may▶Stellamaris#13261 in the U.S.From the Latin Stella Maris, 'star of the sea' — an ancient Christian title of the Virgin Mary, invoked aPronounced stel-uh-MAH-ris▶Electa#13304 in the U.S.Electa comes from the Latin 'electa', 'chosen' or 'select', and was often read as a devotional name recalPronounced ee-LEK-tuh▶Ursa#13319 in the U.S.Ursa is Latin for 'she-bear,' the feminine of ursus. It names the constellations Ursa Major and Ursa MinoPronounced UR-suh▶Aristella#13611 in the U.S.A modern coinage read as Greek aristos ('best, noblest') joined to Latin stella ('star') — 'best star'. IPronounced air-ih-STEL-uh▶Novayah#14657 in the U.S.A modern coinage built on Nova (Latin, 'new'; also an exploding star) with the fashionable -ayah ending. Pronounced noh-VY-ah▶Maryssa#14690 in the U.S.Maryssa is a respelling of Marissa, itself an elaboration of Mary or of Latin maris, 'of the sea,' as in Pronounced muh-RISS-uh▶Novalina#14767 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Nova — Latin nova, 'new', and the astronomer's word for a suddenly bright star — Pronounced noh-vuh-LEE-nuh▶Belanna#15615 in the U.S.Belanna reads most naturally as a blend of Bella, from a Latin root meaning beautiful, and Anna, from a HPronounced buh-LAN-uh▶Christella#15725 in the U.S.Christella joins the Christ- element (as in Christina, Christine) to the -ella ending of Stella and EstelPronounced kris-TEL-uh▶Novalia#16955 in the U.S.A modern coinage built on Nova (Latin, 'new'; also a star that suddenly brightens) with a flowing -alia ePronounced noh-VAH-lee-ah▶Novalea#16973 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Nova (Latin, 'new'; also 'a new star') with a -lea/-leah ending. Celestial and cPronounced noh-vuh-LEE-uh▶Strella#17037 in the U.S.A trimmed form of Estrella, Spanish for 'star' (from the Latin stella). The clipped opening gives it a moPronounced STREL-uh▶Novasky#17099 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Nova (Latin, 'new'; also an astronomical nova, a suddenly-bright star) and the EnglishPronounced NOH-vuh-sky▶Siria#17267 in the U.S.Siria is used in Spanish and Italian as a girl's name. It is generally connected either to the place namePronounced SEER-ee-uh▶Donica#17598 in the U.S.Donica reads as a spelling of Danica, a Slavic name meaning 'morning star', or of the Italian Domenica, 'Pronounced DON-ih-kuh▶Marrissa#17913 in the U.S.Marrissa is a double-r respelling of Marissa, a name generally traced to Latin maris, 'of the sea' (and sPronounced muh-RIS-uh▶Tiauna#17915 in the U.S.Tiauna is a decorative spelling of Tiana or Tianna. Those names arose both as short forms of Tatiana, a fPronounced tee-AH-nuh▶Lucerito#19037 in the U.S.Lucerito is Spanish for 'little light' or 'little star', from lucero ('bright star, morning star', ultimaPronounced loo-seh-REE-toh▶
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Frequently Asked
Do all Latin names on this list literally translate to 'star'?
No. Stella, Estella, and Astra do. Others connect to the meaning differently — Nova describes a brightening star, while Lyra and Ara are named for constellations rather than the word 'star' itself.
Why do Maris and Marissa show up on a 'star' list if they mean 'sea'?
Maris comes from Stella Maris, 'star of the sea,' an old maritime title for Mary. The sea meaning is literal, but the star connection comes through that phrase, and Marissa inherits it as an elaborated form.
Is Nova a traditional Latin name or a modern one?
Both. Nova is genuinely Latin for 'new,' but its popularity is modern — astronomers borrowed the word for a star's sudden flare-up, and parents borrowed it back. Novalee is a newer variation built on the same idea.