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.
98 names in this list — tap any name for its full meaning, etymology and pronunciation.
Girl names
- AlyaArabic, Hebrew, Slavic
A beautiful name representing loftiness, high status, or the sky.
- AnielaPolish (Greek roots)
A celestial and sweet name that literally translates to messenger or angel.
- AoiJapanese
A classic name referring to the hollyhock flower, symbolizing high ambition.
- AraceliSpanish
An elegant traditional name meaning 'altar of the sky'.
- ArpineArmenian
A bright and luminous name derived from the word for the sun.
- AuroraItalian
From the Latin for "dawn" — luminous and hopeful.
- AvaGermanic, Latin, and Hebrew
A short and graceful name associated with life, birds, and clarity.
- AyeletHebrew
Derived from the phrase meaning 'doe of the dawn,' representing the first light of the morning sun.
- AylinTurkish
A beautiful name referring to the halo of light around the moon.
- AzzurraItalian
The name means azure or sky blue, representing the vastness and beauty of the Italian sky.
- BituinTagalog
A classic name that translates to star, representing a light that guides others.
- CaeliaLatin
A celestial name meaning heavenly, originating from the Roman clan name Caelius.
- CelinaLatin/Polish
A graceful name of Latin origin that is long-established in Poland, meaning heavenly.
- CitlaliNahuatl
This name translates literally to a star in the night sky.
- DanutaPolish
A graceful name derived from the word for 'gift' or 'god is my judge'.
- DarikaThai (Sanskrit)
A celestial name that translates to a bright little star.
- DiệuVietnamese
A poetic name signifying something wonderful, mysterious, and gentle.
- DiwaTagalog
Refers to the essence, spirit, or consciousness of a person.
- ElaraGreek
The name of a moon of Jupiter and a figure in myth, representing celestial beauty.
- EstelaSpanish
A bright and classic name that means 'star'.
- GwennoWelsh
A sweet, traditional name meaning fair or blessed, often associated with the planet Venus in Welsh.
- HalaArabic
This name literally means a halo or the luminous circle around the moon.
- HaneulKorean
A pure Korean name meaning sky, symbolizing a vast and open heart.
- ItzelMayan
A name meaning 'Rainbow Lady', often associated with the Mayan goddess of medicine andweaving.
- JowitaLatin/Polish
A bright and cheerful name derived from the Roman god Jove, signifying joy.
- KachinaHopi
This name refers to a sacred dancer or a spirit being that represents aspects of the natural world.
- KailaniHawaiian
A classic name representing the beauty of the sea and the heavens.
- KanoelaniHawaiian
This name translates to the heavenly mist, representing a peaceful and ethereal presence.
- KhuêVietnamese
A classical name referring to a bright star or a lady's elegant quarters.
- LeolaniHawaiian
A poetic name meaning heavenly voice, often associated with a beautiful or royal melody.
- LinhVietnamese
A popular and auspicious name meaning spirit, soul, or divine intelligence.
- LualhatiTagalog
A classic name meaning spiritual peace, tranquility, or glory.
- LucineArmenian
Derived from the word for 'moon,' this name evokes a sense of celestial beauty and glow.
- LunaLatin
The name directly translates to the Moon in Latin.
- LuningningTagalog
A classic name that signifies brilliance, luster, and radiance.
- MagenaMuscogee (Creek)
A lovely name signifying the coming moon.
- MaisanArabic
Refers to a bright, shimmering star that walks with a graceful, swaying gait.
- MarenDanish/Norwegian
A Scandinavian variation of Marina, reflecting a deep connection to the sea.
- MarianaLatin via Portuguese
A graceful combination of names symbolizing a beloved and star-like presence.
- MayariTagalog Mythology
The name of the beautiful lunar deity who is the goddess of the moon.
- MinooPersian
A spiritual name referring to heaven, paradise, or a celestial realm.
- NalaniHawaiian
A melodic name meaning the heavens or the quiet skies.
- NiamhIrish
An ancient name representing brightness and radiance, famously borne by a mythological princess.
- NthandaTumbuka (Malawi/Zambia)
A celestial name meaning star, representing a child who shines brightly in her community.
- OishiBengali
A spiritual and graceful name meaning divine or a gift from God.
- ParinazPersian
A lovely name meaning charming and beautiful like a fairy.
- Phượng TiênVietnamese
Named after the vibrant garden balsam flower, symbolizing a celestial or fairy-like grace.
- RanaArabic
The name Rana literally means to gaze or look longingly at something beautiful.
- RivaaIndian (Sanskrit)
Meaning swift or star, it evokes a sense of bold movement and bright energy.
- RoshanakPersian
An ancient name meaning little star or luminous one.
- SamaArabic
A graceful name that translates to sky or heavens, symbolizing high status and loftiness.
- SidraArabic
Refers to a sacred tree in heaven, representing strength and divine beauty.
- SirintraThai
A great and glorious leader who is blessed with supreme prosperity.
- SorayaPersian
An elegant name referring to the Pleiades star cluster, symbolizing brilliance and high status.
- TalaTagalog
A bright and celestial name that refers to the morning star.
- ThurayaArabic
Named after the Pleiades star cluster, symbolizing brilliance and high status.
- UlulaniHawaiian
An evocative name meaning heavenly grove or inspired by the heavens.
- WanqingChinese
Evokes the image of a gentle, clear sky after the rain.
- XolaniZulu (South Africa)
Starting with a soft click, this name is a beautiful request for peace and forgiveness.
- ZuhraArabic
Signifies brilliance, splendor, and the radiant beauty of the planet Venus.
- ZuhuraSwahili (Arabic origin)
The Swahili name for the planet Venus, signifying brilliance and shining beauty.
Boy names
- AilaniHawaiian
A noble and poetic name signifying a high chief or leader.
- AoChinese (Mandarin)
A poetic name representing a great bird soaring freely through the sky.
- AtlasGreek
A name meaning 'to endure' or 'the bearer of the heavens'.
- BurakArabic / Turkish
A strong and noble name referring to a celestial steed that signifies speed and brightness.
- CEnglish
A modern minimalist name representing the third letter of the Latin alphabet.
- CélestinFrench
An elegant name meaning heavenly or of the sky, evoking a sense of wonder.
- GEnglish
A short, modern name derived from the seventh letter of the Latin alphabet.
- GökhanOld Turkic
This majestic name combines the elements for sky and ruler, signifying a celestial king.
- HEnglish
H is a unique name representing the eighth letter of the Latin alphabet.
- Han-eolKorean
A pure Korean name signifying the great spirit or the vast sky.
- HaotianChinese
Evokes the vastness and grandeur of the expansive summer sky.
- HarutoJapanese
A bright and soaring name representing a sunny person who flies high toward their dreams.
- HaykArmenian
The legendary patriarch and founder of the Armenian nation, often associated with the constellation Orion.
- JovianLatin
A noble name derived from Iovianus, meaning 'of Jupiter' or 'dedicated to the sky father'.
- KaitoJapanese
A soaring name that represents a person crossing the Big Dipper over the ocean.
- KalaniHawaiian
A timeless name referring to the heavens, the sky, or a royal chief.
- KeyvanPersian
A celestial name referring to the planet Saturn and the vast universe.
- KhảiVietnamese
A name representing victory, triumph, and a joyful, auspicious beginning.
- KorayTurkish
A celestial name describing the bright, glowing appearance of a red or ember-like moon.
- LEnglish
The name represents the twelfth letter of the Latin alphabet.
- LeilaniHawaiian
The name translates literally to 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child'.
- MalakArabic
The name literally translates to 'angel' or 'messenger'.
- NeevHindi
Representing the strong foundation or the beginning of a structure.
- NovaLatin
A beautiful name that translates to 'new'.
- RyoseiJapanese
A refreshing star that brings a cool and calm light to the world.
- Si WooKorean
This name literally means 'timely rain' or 'divine protection' depending on the hanja used.
- SkyEnglish
A nature name referring to the atmosphere or the heavens seen from Earth.
- SkylarDutch, American
A beautiful name referring to a scholar or a learned person.
- SkylerDutch
Skyler translates to 'scholar' or 'learned person' from its Dutch roots.
- SoraJapanese
A bright and expansive name that translates to the sky, symbolizing freedom and high aspirations.
- StellaLatin
Stella is a luminous name that literally translates to 'star'.
- SunnyEnglish
A name referring to the sun or a bright, cheerful disposition.
- TariqArabic
The name literally translates to he who knocks at the door or the morning star.
- TAY-enOjibwe
A name representing the new moon or the beginning of a cycle.
- Thanh LiVietnamese
A name combining the concepts of clarity or brilliance with the beauty of the pear tree or reason.
- TianqiChinese
An evocative name meaning heavenly enlightenment or an opening of the sky.
- YichenChinese
Describes one who transcends the mundane world with elegance and grace.
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