Estrella

The first name Estrella is a Spanish variant of Stella and carries the meaning "the star", derived from the Latin word stella. Additionally, "Estrella" is the common word for "star" in Spanish.

What does the name Estrella mean?

Estrella is the Spanish form of Stella and means "the star", based on the Latin term stella. This name is common in Spain as well as in Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, but it is rather rare. The variant Estela is significantly more popular in the Spanish-speaking world. A diminutive form of Estrella is Estrellita. Other variants include Estell, Estella, Estelle, Estrela, Estrelle, Stela, Stelle, Stellina, and Sterre.

Where does the name Estrella come from?

The name Estrella has Latin roots and means "the star". The etymology includes the Latin designation stella for star as well as the Spanish form estrella. It is used in Latin America and in Spanish.

How do you pronounce Estrella?

The pronunciation of the name Estrella is three syllables and melodious. It is stressed as "Es-trel-la" [esˈtʁeja] or [esˈtreʎa]. The consonant cluster "-str-" gives the name a distinctive beginning, while the open ending "-a" creates breadth and resonance. These features make Estrella passionate and melodic – powerful, feminine, and rhythmically present.

Popularity

In Germany, Estrella is a valued first name. Currently, it ranks 2,358th on the list of the most common female first names. In the past ten years, Estrella has been chosen as a first name about 70 times, placing it 3,034th in the ten-year ranking. Between 2010 and 2024, it holds the 3,119th position. The global popularity and frequency of Estrella have been documented in various countries in recent years.

Nicknames & pet names

Ella / Es / Essa / Essi / Essteller / Este / Esti / Stella / Strella

Famous people

• Estrella Archs (designer from Spain)
• Estrella Cabeza Candela (tennis player from Spain)
• Estrella Castro Navarrete (singer from Spain)
• Estrella D. Alfon (writer from the Philippines)
• Estrella Del Valle (American poet)
• Estrella Lin (singer from Taiwan)
• Estrella Maria Benzo Blas (Spanish singer)
• Estrella Morente (Spanish flamenco singer)
• Estrella Puente (Uruguayan athlete)