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Estrella

“star”

About the name Estrella

Estrella is a Spanish girl’s name derived from the Spanish word for ‘star’, from Latin stella. It has a Catholic association with the title Stella Maris, ‘Star of the Sea’, given to the Virgin Mary, and Nuestra Señora de la Estrella. The name is commonly used in Spanish-speaking cultures, in Spain and Latin America, and among Hispanic families in the United States. Related names include Stella, Estelle and the Italian Stella.

Meaning
star
Origin
Spanish
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
es-TRAY-ah(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Estela
  • Estrellita

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Middle names for Estrella

  • Estrella Marie
  • Estrella Grace
  • Estrella Ann
  • Estrella Rose
  • Estrella Elizabeth

Questions about Estrella

What does Estrella mean?
Estrella is a Spanish name meaning "star".
How do you pronounce Estrella?
Estrella is pronounced es-TRAY-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Estrella?
Variants of Estrella include Estela, Estrellita.

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