Girl name
Stella name meaning
“a star in the sky”
Stella is a feminine name from Latin meaning a star in the sky. It comes directly from the Latin word stella, meaning star. The given name retains the form of its source word, so its meaning follows the Latin word for star.
What does Stella mean?
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Stella
From Latin stella, meaning star.
Name combinations with Stella
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Stella, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Stella Cita Ayuningtyas
Meaning of each word
- Stella: a star in the sky
- Cita: thought, desire, or aspiration
- Ayuningtyas: beauty of heart, inner beauty
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Meaning of each word
- Stella: a star in the sky
- Deviyanti: goddess; the Devi element
- Puspasari: essence or heart of a flower
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Stella Darmiati
Meaning of each word
- Stella: a star in the sky
- Darmiati: virtuous, upholding goodness
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Embun Stella Kemalasari
Meaning of each word
- Embun: water droplets formed by condensation
- Stella: a star in the sky
- Kemalasari: essence or beauty of a jewel
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Stella Okta
Meaning of each word
- Stella: a star in the sky
- Okta: associated with October
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Meaning of each word
- Stella: a star in the sky
- Ika: one, first
- Vidia: learning and knowledge
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How to pronounce Stella
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱ꧀ꦠꦺꦭ꧀ꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞ᮪ᮒᮨᮜ᮪ᮜ |
Is Stella a girl’s name?
Yes, Stella is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Stella ranks #909 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Stella
Names with related meanings
- Kartika♀Star
- Soraya♀The Pleiades star cluster
- Bintang♂♀A shining celestial body
- Ester♀Star, in one interpretation
- Tika♀The Pleiades star cluster
- Esther♀Star, in one interpretation
- Lintang♀A star in the sky
- Nadjamuddin♂♀Star of the faith
- Vega♂♀A bright star in the constellation Lyra
- Kartikasari♀The essence or beauty of a star
- Astria♀Star
- Tara♂♀Star in the sky
Famous people named Stella
- Stella Christie · b. 1979
- Stella Cornelia · b. 1994
- Stella Frisca Palit · b. 1992
- Stella Agatha · b. 1996
- Stella Dia · b. 1978
- Stella Ivana Mahardika · b. 1995
- Stella Rumengan · b. 1953
- Stella Tholib
- V. Stella Rumengan
FAQ about the name Stella
What is the meaning of Stella?
Stella means a star in the sky. From Latin stella, meaning star.
Is Stella a girl’s name?
Yes, Stella is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Stella?
Stella is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Stella have?
Stella has 2 syllables (Stel-la) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Stella?
Stella ranks #909 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Stella?
Some ideas: Stella Cita Ayuningtyas; Stella Deviyanti Puspasari; Stella Darmiati.
Famous people named Stella?
Notable people named Stella include Stella Christie, Stella Cornelia, Stella Frisca Palit.
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