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Stella
Stella is a girl's name of Latian and Italian origins, meaning "star," which dates back to the Middle Ages. Back then, Stella was used in descriptions of the Virgin Mary, such as Stella Maris for "star of the sea" and Stella Coeli for "star of the sky." Stella was a popular given name from the late 19th century to the early 20th century before making a comeback in the early 2000s. There is a starry-eyed quality to this name, and many celebrities—including Matt Damon, Ellen Pompeo and Tori Spelling—have bestowed it on their daughters. Looking for something with a little more je ne sais quoi? Try the French version, Estelle.
Latin
Female
Name Story
Traits
- Elegant
- Radiant
- Charming
- Confident
Compatibility
Stella pairs well with classic and elegant names for siblings, and it also stands out as a strong middle name choice. Culturally, Stella fits nicely with vintage or celestial-themed naming styles.
Elegant
Radiant
Charming
Confident
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Stella McCartney
Fashion Designer
Born: September 13, 1971 · London, England
Similar Names
Pedro
Stone, Rock
Nina
Little girl
Ethan
Firm, Strong
Djuma
Roaring lion
Nana
Title of a monarch, your highness
Zuberi
Strong
Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Stella Original form
- Сте́лла Russian
- 斯泰拉 Chinese
- स्टेला Hindi
- Arabic
- Georgian
- Hebrew
- Japanese
Cultural Adaptations
- ستيلا (Stella) Arabic
- სტელა (Stella) Georgian
- סטלה (Stella) Hebrew
- ステラ (Sutera) Japanese
Frequently Asked Questions about Stella
- What does Stella mean?
- Star
- What is the origin of Stella?
- Stella has Latin origins.
- Is Stella popular?
- Stella has been viewed 158 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Stella?
- Similar names include Pedro, Nina, Ethan, Djuma, Nana.
- How do you pronounce Stella?
- Stella is pronounced STEL-uh.
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