Name meaning
Stella
means “star”
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Italian, English, German, Greek, Dutch
- Spellings
- Stella · Estelle · Estela · Stela
- Say it
- STEL-ah
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Stella is the Latin word for star. Stella Maris, star of the sea, is an old title of the Virgin Mary. The name is loved in Italy, Germany, the UK and the US.
Roots
From Latin stella (star).
Where it is used
Popular in Italy, Germany, the UK and the US.
Stella name FAQ
What does the name Stella mean?
Stella means “star”. From Latin stella (star).
Where does the name Stella come from?
Stella is of Latin origin. Today it is used in Italian, English, German, Greek, Dutch families.
How do you pronounce Stella?
Stella is usually pronounced STEL-ah.
Is Stella a boy's or a girl's name?
Stella is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Stella?
Related spellings and forms include Estelle, Estela, Stela.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.