Boy Names That Mean Star
152 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
- Orion — “Hunter (constellation)”
- Dhruv — “Pole star; steadfast”
- Tariq — “Morning star”
- Falak — “A unisex Arabic name referring to the vast sky, a gentle breeze, or a celestial star.”
- Delphinus — “This Greek masculine name refers to a scout of Poseidon and is also the name of a constellation in the northern sky.”
- Cetus — “In Greek mythology, Cetus was a large sea monster sent by Poseidon. The name is now associated with a constellation in the southern sky.”
- Ester — “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”
- Pinon — “A god who became the constellation orion”
- Krithik — “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.”
- Ryker — “Strength; fast strider; surname form of richard. commander ryker from the tv show star trek: the next generation”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A constellation dear to hari; victorious”
Boy · Indian · “Illuminated heavenly realm, Star in the Sky”
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 · 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.”
Boy · Indian · “Beautiful morning, Star, Following desire”
Boy · English · “This male name has Algonquin roots and means stars, evoking the beauty and wonder of the night sky.”
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”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name can mean spear friend or star, and it is also the name of a month in the Hindu calendar.”
Unisex · 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”
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.”
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”
Boy · 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”
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 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”
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.”
Unisex · French · “Manly; manly, farmer; man (from the old english ceorl). famous bearers: american movie star charles bronson; british prince charles; evolutionist charles darwin”
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”
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”
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”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Eternal ray — built from Dhruv, the pole star, and ansh, 'portion of.'”
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.”
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”
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”
Unisex · Arabic · “A unisex Arabic name referring to the vast sky, a gentle breeze, or a celestial star.”
Unisex · 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.”
Boy · English · “Hute is a celestial name, representing a "star in the Big Dipper," connecting your child to the night sky.”
Boy · Indian · “Star name, Eldest daughter, A Nakshatra, The eldest, Lord Vishnu”
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.”
Boy · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Boy · English · “Star of the sea / from the sea of bitterness”
Unisex · Arabic · “Star celestial body; a star; star; planet; star”
Boy · African · “Celestial body star; star, celestial body”
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.”
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.”
Boy · Indian · “Born when Falguni Nakshatra was in ascent”
Boy · English · “A god who became the constellation orion”
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.”
Boy · English · “Strength; fast strider; surname form of richard. commander ryker from the tv show star trek: the next generation”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to the seven stars representing seven great saints. It is a significant astronomical and spiritual reference.”
Boy · African · “Of Persian and Arabic origin, this name describes a luminous shooting star or meteor streaking across the night sky.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning a blaze or flame, often used to describe a shooting star or meteor.”
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 luminous name meaning 'a star,' it beautifully signifies a bright, shining presence in your family.”
Boy · Arabic · “Canopus name of a star; name of a star; the star canopus”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name referring to Canopus, which is the second brightest star in the night sky.”
Unisex · African · “Morning star; the morning star; a night traveler”
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”
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”
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.'”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name refers to the 'God of stars,' which is a traditional epithet for the moon.”
Boy · Punjabi · “A beautiful person who is the star of the eyes”
Boy · Spanish · “This Spanish name means bull-like, sharing its roots with the constellation Taurus. It suggests strength and tenacity associated with the animal.”
Boy · Arabic · “Piercing glistening shooting star; shooting star; piercing”
Boy · Spanish · “This Spanish masculine name literally means bull. It is associated with the constellation Taurus and symbolizes physical strength.”
Boy · French · “Crossroads; crossing; crossroads; toll gate. in use as both a surname and a first name. famous bearers: american country music stars randy travis and travis tritt”
Boy · African · “A male name of African and Arabic origin meaning the morning star or the bright one who knocks at the door.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name signifies a quiet and shining star, evoking imagery of calm, celestial beauty and radiance.”
Boy · Indian · “Little shinning spark, It means a brightly, Shining star”
Boy · Indian · “Little shinning spark, It means a brightly, Shining star”
Boy · Indian · “Of the stars”
Boy · Arabic · “Stars.”
Boy · Indian · “Beautiful morning, The name of a star”
Boy · Indian · “Beautiful morning, The name of a star”
Boy · Indian · “Guiding star (Son of Sun)”
Boy · Indian · “God of stars (Moon)”
Boy · Greek · “Of the stars.”
Boy · Indian · “A star black.”
Boy · Indian · “The polar star, Firm, Unshakable”
Boy · Indian · “A part of polar star”
Boy · African · “Shining star.”
Unisex · Unknown origin · “Star.”
Boy · Greek · “Evening star.”
Unisex · Japanese · “Star.”
Boy · Indian · “Victorious, Star”
Boy · Indian · “Victor, Eldest daughter or a Nakshatra”
Boy · English · “Star.”
Unisex · Unknown origin · “Star.”
Boy · Tamil · “Star of family.”
Boy · Indian · “Calf star of the sea”
Boy · Arabic · “Little star.”
Boy · Arabic · “The star of the faith.”
Boy · Indian · “King of stars, Map”
Boy · Tamil · “King of stars.”
Boy · Indian · “Iris, Twinkling star in the eye”
Boy · Indian · “The Moon and the star”
Boy · Indian · “Fragrant one, Sweet scented, King, Star”
Boy · Indian · “Horse rider, A star”
Boy · Indian · “Horse rider, A star”
Boy · English · “Star ; bright ; dawn”
Boy · English · “Star ; bright ; dawn”
Boy · Arabic · “Star.”
Boy · Arabic · “Shining star.”
Boy · Tamil · “Name of a star.”
Boy · Arabic · “Arcturus (star).”
Boy · Greek · “Dog star.”
Boy · English · “Star.”
Unisex · Spanish · “Name of a star.”
Unisex · Tamil · “Holy star.”
Boy · Unknown origin · “A star.”
Boy · Indian · “Star, Protecter”
Boy · Malayalam · “Part of a star.”
Boy · Indian · “Nocturnal visitor, Morning star”
Unisex · Indian · “Star.”
Boy · Tamil · “Star & moon.”
Boy · Tamil · “Star.”
Boy · Tamil · “Prince of stars.”
Boy · Indian · “Shooting star, Lord Shiva”
Unisex · Unknown origin · “Morning star.”
Boy · Indian · “Rising king, Lord of stars”
Boy · Indian · “Lord of stars”
Boy · Indian · “Lord of stars”
Boy · Indian · “Rising king, Lord of stars”
Boy · Indian · “A star, Rising”
Boy · Indian · “Ascending, A star, Rising”
Boy · Unknown origin · “A star.”
Unisex · Chinese · “Star.”
Unisex · Chinese · “Twin stars.”
Boy · Albanian · “Star.”
Boy · Indian · “A constellation”
Boy · Unknown origin · “A golden star.”
Boy · Arabic · “Star.”
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