Baby Names That Mean Star

Star names sound modern but are ancient — sailors, poets and astronomers named children after the sky long before it was a trend.

12 names in this list — tap any name for its full meaning, etymology and pronunciation.

Girl names

AkariJapanese
A luminous name meaning brightness or a light that guides the way.
AyeletHebrew
Derived from the phrase meaning 'doe of the dawn,' representing the first light of the morning sun.
AzzurraItalian
The name means azure or sky blue, representing the vastness and beauty of the Italian sky.
CaeliaLatin
A celestial name meaning heavenly, originating from the Roman clan name Caelius.
ElaraGreek
The name of a moon of Jupiter and a figure in myth, representing celestial beauty.
HikariJapanese
A radiant name that literally translates to 'light' or 'brightness'.
MaisanArabic
Refers to a bright, shimmering star that walks with a graceful, swaying gait.
MeherPersian
A beautiful name signifying benevolence, friendship, and the light of the sun.
SamaArabic
A graceful name that translates to sky or heavens, symbolizing high status and loftiness.
SorayaPersian
An elegant name referring to the Pleiades star cluster, symbolizing brilliance and high status.
ThurayaArabic
Named after the Pleiades star cluster, symbolizing brilliance and high status.
ZuhraArabic
Signifies brilliance, splendor, and the radiant beauty of the planet Venus.

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