Stella
Star, celestial, heavenly body
Latin
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“Star, celestial, heavenly body”
Stella
Star, celestial, heavenly body
Latin
Stella is a Latin name meaning 'star.' Popularized in literature and representing celestial beauty. The name represents starlight, heavenly beauty, and timeless vintage elegance in Western culture.
It means "Star, celestial, heavenly body." It is pronounced STEL-uh. It is traditionally associated with Christian. It is associated with themes of Celestial, Beauty and Stars. Its listed personality traits are Bright, Heavenly and Beautiful. It has 2 syllables and 6 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Estelle, Estella and Star.
The name Stella means "Star, celestial, heavenly body."
Stella is of Latin origin.
Stella is traditionally a girl's name.
Stella is pronounced STEL-uh.
Stella has a popularity score of 86 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.
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