Stella: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: STEL-uh · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Stella: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Star»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Latin
Popularity
77 out of 100
Where Stella is popular
- BrazilArpen-Brasil / Portal da Transparencia do Registro CivilTop 60
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About the Name Stella
Stella is a girl's name with Latin roots, traditionally understood to mean "Star." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.
Pronounced STEL-uh, Stella runs to 2 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Familiar short forms include Stel. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Estella, Estelle.
Today Stella is a well-loved favorite, scoring 77 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as celestial, vintage.
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Common Nicknames
Variants & Related Spellings
FAQ
What does the name Stella mean?+
The name Stella means "Star".
What is the origin of the name Stella?+
Stella is a name of Latin origin.
Is Stella a girl or boy name?+
Stella is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Stella?+
Stella is pronounced STEL-uh (2 syllables).
What are common nicknames for Stella?+
Popular short forms include Stel.
Is Stella a popular name?+
Stella is a well-loved favorite, scoring 77 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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