Baby Names That Mean Star
428 names with meanings and origins.
Star names (Tara, Sitara, Stella, Esther) are chosen for their shine and for the nakshatra, or birth star, that Hindu naming follows.
Top picks
Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name referring to a special offering or an auspicious star, often associated with the lunar mansion Arudra.”
Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name derived from "Athirai", meaning one who is lightning-like or associated with the Arudra star.”
Unisex · Indian · “An extended Tamil form of Aadhiran, signifying a person born under the Arudra star or one who is ancient.”
Unisex · Indian · “Alternative spelling of Aadhirai, referring to the Tamil star sign Arudra.”
Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name derived from 'Aathirai', referring to the star Betelgeuse or the deity Shiva.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'ardra', meaning moist, soft, or tender; also the name of a lunar mansion (nakshatra).”
Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil variant of Karthik, referring to the god Murugan or the constellation Pleiades.”
Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name referring to a star (Arudra/Thiruvathirai) associated with Lord Shiva.”
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of Arudhra, meaning Lord Shiva or a red-colored star.”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the Tamil 'Arudra', referring to the star of Lord Shiva.”
Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name often associated with the 'Arudra' star (Betelgeuse) or Lord Shiva in his dancing form.”
Unisex · Indian · “The Tamil masculine form related to the Arudra star, signifying the Lord of the Arudra star, Lord Shiva.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Ashlesha', meaning an embrace; also the name of a star/nakshatra.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit "Ashwina", referring to the first star in the constellation Aries or a month in the Hindu calendar.”
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of Aathirai; referring to the star Ardra which is sacred to Lord Shiva.”
Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name referring to the Ardra star, often denoting the first crescent or light.”
Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name meaning the ancient one or referring to a sacred star.”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the Ashlesha nakshatra in Tamil, representing the star of embrace.”
Unisex · Indian · “A masculine Tamil name denoting one born under the Ashlesha star.”
Unisex · Indian · “Variant spelling of Aayiliyan, referring to the Ashlesha nakshatra.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A constellation dear to hari; victorious”
Unisex · Indian · “Referring to a star or lunar mansion in Tamil tradition, often associated with a month.”
Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name relating to the Arudra star or a follower of the divine.”
Unisex · Indian · “Variant of Adhiraian, a Tamil name linked to the sacred star Arudra.”
Girl · Arabic · “A name of Arabic and Persian origin that means 'to shine like a star' or 'to sparkle'.”
Boy · Indian · “Illuminated heavenly realm, Star in the Sky”
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of the Arabic/Persian name Akhtari, meaning like a star or celestial.”
Boy · African · “A name of African and Persian origin meaning a star. It signifies good luck and refers to a man of bright character.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Arabic 'Akhtar', meaning star or good luck.”
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of Krithika, which refers to the Pleiades star cluster in Tamil/Sanskrit.”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the Arabic/Urdu 'Akhtar', meaning a star or good luck.”
Girl · African · “Derived from the star name Aludra, this African name carries the meaning of 'virgin'.”
Girl · African · “This name of African and Arabic origin refers to a specific star located within the constellation of Leo.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A unisex name of Arabic and Sanskrit influence, serving as the plural form of najm, meaning stars. It represents a token or celestial radiance.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A bright star; one of the stars; a bright star ( 17th nakshatra); goddess of good luck; name of a star”
Boy · Indian · “Beautiful morning, Star, Following desire”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A beautiful morning star; beautiful morning, a star”
Boy · English · “This male name has Algonquin roots and means stars, evoking the beauty and wonder of the night sky.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning noble; it also refers to the 6th Nakshatra, or lunar mansion, in Hindu astrology.”
Boy · French · “Ruler of eagles; variant of arnold: the eagle rules; strong as an eagle. famous bearer: movie star and producer/directer arnold schwarzennegger; variant of arnold: derived from an old german name meaning eagle power. the eagle rules. introduced into britain during the norman conquest, and used for a number of english s”
Boy · English · “From the name arnold; diminutive of arnold: the eagle rules; strong as an eagle. famous bearer: movie star and producer/directer arnold schwarzennegger”
Boy · German · “Variant of arnold: the eagle rules; strong as an eagle. famous bearer: movie star and producer/directer arnold schwarzennegger”
Boy · Spanish · “Strong as an eagle; variant of arnold: the eagle rules; strong as an eagle. famous bearer: movie star and producer/directer arnold schwarzennegger”
Boy · German · “Diminutive of arnold: the eagle rules; strong as an eagle. famous bearer: movie star and producer/directer arnold schwarzennegger”
Girl · Indian · “Wife of great sage vashishtha, One who is not restrained, Fidelity, A star”
Girl · Indian · “Wife of great sage vashishtha, One who is not restrained, Fidelity, A star”
Girl · Indian · “Wife of great sage vashishtha, One who is not restrained, Fidelity, A star”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Goddess of the sky, stars and night time; morning star; a small star near the great bear”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to a specific star or 'nakshatra' in Indian astrology.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name can mean spear friend or star, and it is also the name of a month in the Hindu calendar.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning child of the star, suggesting a celestial origin or a bright and shining destiny.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Name of a star; one of the constallations; female horse; name of a star, 1st nakshatra”
Boy · Indian · “Star, A Hindu calendar month, Is of indian”
Girl · Spanish · “This Spanish name means bright as a star. It is often used as a diminutive for names related to celestial beauty or divine strength.”
Girl · Indian · “This Indian name refers to the healer of the Devas. It is also the name of the first star in Hindu astrology, representing light and swiftness.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name refers to a star or the Kritika nakshatra. It is also associated with the cow in various Indian traditions.”
Unisex · Irish · “This name signifies a noble warrior and is associated with Aldebaran, the brightest star in the Taurus constellation.”
Unisex · French · “Derived from French and Arabic origins, this name refers to the hunter's shoulder, famously identifying a bright star in Orion.”
Girl · Indian · “An Indian name meaning a lucky star or a star that brings fortune.”
Boy · Indian · “Accomplished, High achiever, Celestial star”
Boy · German · “Bowstring; bow strength. famous bearer: late u.s. film star humphrey bogart”
Boy · French · “Diminutive of bogart: bow strength. famous bearer: late u.s. film star humphrey bogart”
Boy · French · “Diminutive of bogart: bow strength. famous bearer: late u.s. film star humphrey bogart”
Boy · French · “Diminutive of bogart: bow strength. famous bearer: late u.s. film star humphrey bogart”
Unisex · Irish · “Yellow haired; blond. famous bearer: british pop star david bowie”
Boy · English · “Variant of bradley: broad clearing in the wood. from a surname and place name based on the old english words for broad clearing and broad wood. famous bearer: movie star brad (bradley) pitt”
Girl · English · “Variant of bradley: broad clearing in the wood. from a surname and place name based on the old english words for broad clearing and broad wood. famous bearer: movie star brad (bradley) pitt”
Boy · English · “Variant of bradley: broad clearing in the wood. from a surname and place name based on the old english words for broad clearing and broad wood. famous bearer: movie star brad (bradley) pitt”
Boy · English · “Variant of buddy: friend. famous bearer: american early rock star who died young in a tragic plane crash”
Boy · English · “Variant of buddy: friend. famous bearer: american early rock star who died young in a tragic plane crash”
Boy · English · “Friend; friend. famous bearer: american early rock star who died young in a tragic plane crash”
Girl · Spanish · “Beloved; abbreviation of caridad meaning dear; darling. a star in the orion constellation”
Girl · Greek · “This Greek feminine name refers to the mother of Andromeda. In Greek mythology, she was a queen who was turned into a constellation.”
Boy · Spanish · “This Spanish masculine name refers to the mythological creature that is half man and half horse. It is based on the Greek astronomical constellation.”
Boy · Spanish · “A Spanish male name representing the father of Andromeda. In Greek myth, he was the King of Aethiopia and is immortalized as a northern constellation.”
Boy · Greek · “In Greek mythology, Cetus was a large sea monster sent by Poseidon. The name is now associated with a constellation in the southern sky.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning starlight or moonlight. It describes the soft, silver glow of the night sky and celestial bodies.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name evokes the soft beauty of the stars and the gentle glow of moonlight.”
Unisex · French · “Manly; manly, farmer; man (from the old english ceorl). famous bearers: american movie star charles bronson; british prince charles; evolutionist charles darwin”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning one who outshines the stars. It represents a person of exceptional brilliance and unmatched radiance.”
Girl · Indian · “Picture; bright star”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A name of Hebrew origin meaning defender or protection. In Hungarian contexts, it is also a popular name meaning star.”
Girl · Slavic · “morning star”
Girl · Slavic · “Morning star”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Variant of david: cherished. famous bearers: british pop star david bowie, american talk-show host david letterman”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Variant of david: cherished. famous bearers: british pop star david bowie, american talk-show host david letterman”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name that refers to the constellation of Aquarius. It is associated with the celestial water-bearer in astrological traditions.”
Boy · Greek · “This Greek masculine name refers to a scout of Poseidon and is also the name of a constellation in the northern sky.”
Boy · Indian · “Lord of wealth, Star or name of a Nakshatra, Good little boy”
Girl · Indian · “Lord of wealth, Star or name of a Nakshatra, Good little boy”
Girl · Indian · “Lord of wealth, Star or name of a Nakshatra, Good little boy”
Girl · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit feminine name is the name of a nakshatra, or lunar mansion, in Indian astrology, associated with wealth.”
Boy · Indian · “Pole star; steadfast”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Was a prince and bhakta of god vishnu; star”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Variant of david: cherished. famous bearers: british pop star david bowie, american talk-show host david letterman”
Unisex · Indian · “Pole star, fixed, constant (variant of Dhruv)”
Girl · Indian · “The polar star, Constant, Faithful, Firm”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Eternal ray — built from Dhruv, the pole star, and ansh, 'portion of.'”
Boy · Indian · “Lord of the pole star (variant of Dhruv)”
Boy · English · “This English name is a variant of Irving, meaning a green or fresh friend. It is famously associated with basketball star Magic Johnson.”
Girl · Irish · “This is the Irish form of the name Esther, which is derived from Persian roots meaning star, often associated with brilliance.”
Unisex · English · “A diminutive of estella estelle or esther; diminutive of estelle: star. a variant of estella.diminutive of estella: derived from the old french form of the latin stella meaning star”
Girl · Spanish · “Star; derived from the old french form of the latin stella meaning star. famous bearer: the heroine of charles dickens novel great expectations”
Girl · French · “Star”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Star; from the name esther; scandinavian, spanish and portuguese form of esther; a portuguese version of the hebrew name esther; star. form of persian esther.myrtle leaf. famous bearer: ester, a young biblical hebrew woman who married the persian ruler xerxes and risked her life to save her people”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Star”
Girl · Arabic · “A unisex Arabic name referring to the vast sky, a gentle breeze, or a celestial star.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A name of Sanskrit origin meaning the goddess of the stars. It combines spiritual authority with celestial beauty.”
Girl · English · “An English variant of the name Esther, which means star. It has been a common name in Western cultures for centuries, denoting celestial light.”
Girl · African · “A star; diminutive of henrietta: keeper of the hearth. rules her household. from henriette, the french feminine form of henry”
Boy · English · “Hute is a celestial name, representing a "star in the Big Dipper," connecting your child to the night sky.”
Girl · Greek · “In Greek mythology, this name refers to the nymphs who bring rain, often associated with a specific cluster of stars in the constellation Taurus.”
Girl · Arabic · “With a meaning linked to the supreme goddess of the stars, Isis suggests a connection to cosmic beauty and power for your baby.”
Boy · Indian · “Star name, Eldest daughter, A Nakshatra, The eldest, Lord Vishnu”
Unisex · Indian · “Star; celestial body; a month in the Tamil calendar”
Girl · Indian · “A gods daughter, Son of Lord Shiva, Leader of Deva army, Hindu month, Character of Angel, A star”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Son of shiva and parvati; elder son of lord shiva; god of war, one born in month of kartik or kritika nakshatra”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name for males, serving as one of the names for Lord Muruga, the son of Shiva. It is often linked to the Pleiades star cluster.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “The Pleiades star cluster — a spelling variant of Kritika, one of the twenty-seven nakshatras used in traditional Hindu astrology.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “The Pleiades — a bright star cluster and one of the twenty-seven nakshatras, the lunar constellations used in traditional Hindu astrology to guide a Namkaran naming.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to the third nakshatra or star cluster. It is traditionally associated with the Pleiades.”
Girl · French · “Like a lion; feminine of leon. shining light. opera star leontyne price”
Girl · English · “Derived from the musical instrument the lyre, this English name is associated with song and the celestial constellation.”
Girl · French · “A French variation of the Latin name Mary, which is traditionally interpreted as meaning bitter or star of the sea.”
Girl · English · “An English female name formed by combining Mary and Lee. It joins the meanings of 'star of the sea' and 'meadow'.”
Girl · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Girl · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew-derived female name meaning 'bitter' or 'star of the sea,' often used as a diminutive of Maria.”
Girl · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Girl · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Girl · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Girl · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Boy · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Girl · Greek · “In Greek mythology, this was the name of the foster mother of Oedipus. It is also the name of one of the seven Pleiades in the stars.”
Boy · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Girl · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Girl · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Girl · Bengali · “From Arabic roots meaning 'shining', 'radiant', or 'star-like'.”
Boy · Arabic · “Star celestial body; a star; star; planet; star”
Boy · African · “Celestial body star; star, celestial body”
Girl · African · “Star precious; a star, in middle of a group of stars”
Girl · Arabic · “An Arabic female name meaning star. It can also refer to a fine species of grass found in the region.”
Boy · African · “A male name with African and Arabic roots meaning the star of the faith. It symbolizes a guiding light within a religious context.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A star, and specifically one of the twenty-seven lunar constellations that traditional Hindu astrology uses to time a baby's naming ceremony. A name that names the very system this app is inspired by.”
Girl · English · “A name with Chippewa roots meaning star dancer. It is often associated with the celestial beauty of the night sky.”
Girl · Arabic · “Helper supporter; victorious, helper; glowing star”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Twinkling star in the eye; star of the eyes”
Unisex · Bengali · “Derived from Arabic 'Najm', meaning 'stars' or 'celestial bodies'.”
Boy · Bengali · “A common Arabic-origin name prefix meaning 'star of' or 'light of'.”
Boy · Greek · “Hunter (constellation)”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A name of Persian and Sanskrit origin meaning star or expert. It describes someone who is noble and shines brightly.”
Girl · African · “A name found in Persian and African contexts referring to the Pleiades, a beautiful cluster of stars.”
Boy · Indian · “Born when Falguni Nakshatra was in ascent”
Boy · English · “A god who became the constellation orion”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Wife of balarama a star; prosperity; wife of balarama, 27th nakshatra”
Boy · English · “Though also a star name, this English usage refers to one who lives in the ruler's place.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern name usually read as 'star,' valued for its short, contemporary sound.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A star; moon; 4th nakshatra, cow, lightening”
Girl · Persian · “Little star”
Boy · English · “Strength; fast strider; surname form of richard. commander ryker from the tv show star trek: the next generation”
Girl · Arabic · “This Arabic name means a shining star or a rock. It combines the concepts of celestial light and earthly solidness.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to the seven stars representing seven great saints. It is a significant astronomical and spiritual reference.”
Girl · Welsh · “Star”
Girl · Persian · “Star”
Boy · African · “Of Persian and Arabic origin, this name describes a luminous shooting star or meteor streaking across the night sky.”
Girl · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning a beautiful and unique shining star, representing one and only.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning a blaze or flame, often used to describe a shooting star or meteor.”
Girl · African · “An African-origin name derived from Sitara, meaning screen star or a heavenly star.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A feminine name of Sanskrit origin that means starlight or a star. It evokes the brightness and celestial beauty of the night sky.”
Girl · African · “Siteare is a radiant name, derived from Sitara, which beautifully means 'screen star', suggesting brilliance.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning gentle or easy, also serving as the name for the bright star Canopus.”
Unisex · English · “An English name meaning a star deer, though modern associations often link it to nautical themes and explorers.”
Unisex · English · “A form of star”
Unisex · English · “A luminous name meaning 'a star,' it beautifully signifies a bright, shining presence in your family.”
Girl · Latin · “Star”
Boy · Arabic · “Canopus name of a star; name of a star; the star canopus”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Suhaila refers to the beautiful Canopus star or the gentle moonshine, suggesting a luminous and calming presence.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name referring to Canopus, which is the second brightest star in the night sky.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A nakshatra; star; 15th nakshatra; name of a star; a nakshatra”
Girl · English · “Of the tower ; rocky hill / star ; in mythology , an astral goddess”
Unisex · African · “Morning star; the morning star; a night traveler”
Girl · English · “An English name for girls that can mean a wolf, a little palm tree, or a star depending on the cultural context.”
Boy · Bengali · “A variation of the Arabic name 'Tanjum', meaning stars.”
Girl · Bengali · “Feminine variation of Tanjum, meaning stars or heavenly bodies.”
Girl · Indian · “Star”
Boy · Bengali · “Of Persian/Arabic origin meaning 'a group of stars' or 'star-like'.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Originating from Sanskrit, this name means lord of the stars. It combines words for star and ruler to signify celestial authority.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Protector; pupil of eye, protector, star”
Girl · English · “Taralynn is a graceful name derived from Irish or Sanskrit Tara, carrying a beautiful, resonant sound.”
Girl · Indian · “Its Hindi form is derived from a Sanskrit expression meaning star”
Boy · Arabic · “A variant of the Arabic name Tariq, which means 'morning star' or 'he who knocks at the door.'”
Boy · Sanskrit · “God of the stars ( moon); god of the stars (moon)”
Boy · Arabic · “This is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Tariq. It signifies the morning star or a visitor who arrives at night.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Morning star variant of tariq; one who crosses the river of life”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to a star or a flower-shaped earring, often symbolizing light and decorative beauty.”
Unisex · Irish · “Rocky hill; blend of tara high hill and erin from ireland.”
Boy · Arabic · “Morning star”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name that serves as a variant of Tariq. It translates to 'morning star' or 'night traveler.'”
Girl · Indian · “Seven stars representing seven great saints”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name refers to the 'God of stars,' which is a traditional epithet for the moon.”
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