Girl Latin 2 syllables

Stella

STEL-ah /ˈstɛlə/

"A star" — a name of brilliance, radiance, and theatrical fire

Stella is pure Latin for 'star'. Simple, luminous, and utterly memorable. The name carries celestial grandeur without heaviness — it's a star-name that feels both sophisticated and accessible. In literature, Philip Sidney's sonnet sequence Astrophel and Stella (1591) made Stella a Renaissance ideal of feminine perfection. Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire gave it passionate theatrical heat — 'Stella!' screamed across a New Orleans courtyard. Today it shines as one of the most fashionable vintage revivals.

Quick Facts

Letters6

SyllablesStel-la

GenderGirl

OriginLatin

Root WordStella

MeaningStar

PopularityPopular

Peak Year2022

Trend ↑ Rising

Name DayOctober 11

Nicknames StelleStellStar

About the Name Stella

Stella means 'star' in Latin — pure, simple, and luminous.

Yes — Stella was popular in the Victorian era and the early 20th century, and is now experiencing a major revival.

In Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, Stanley Kowalski (played by Marlon Brando in the film) famously shouts 'Stella!' in anguish.

Stella Rose, Stella Grace, Stella Mae, and Stella Belle are all beautiful combinations.

Yes — Stella has been rising steadily in the US and is now in the top-40 girl names.

Personality of Stella

Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Stella

creativity 88%

elegance 90%

independence 82%

intelligence 85%

strength 78%

warmth 85%

Famous People Named Stella

Stella McCartney

British fashion designer and environmental activist

Stella (A Streetcar Named Desire)

Tennessee Williams' passionate character, name made iconic by Marlon Brando's cry

Stella Artois

Belgian lager brand, named after the Latin word for star

Middle Names for Stella

Beautiful combinations that flow well with Stella

Stella Rose Stella Grace Stella Mae Stella Belle Stella Elise Stella Claire Stella Jane Stella Dawn Stella Pearl Stella Renee

Names Similar to Stella

Similar Sound

Estelle Bella Ella

Similar Meaning

Luna Celeste Astrid

Sibling Name Ideas

Oliver Felix Leo Aurora Luna

History of Stella

1591

Philip Sidney writes Astrophel and Stella, making Stella the Renaissance's ideal beloved

1800s

Stella used widely in Victorian England as a romantic, star-referencing name

1947

A Streetcar Named Desire premieres; 'Stella!' becomes one of theatre's iconic moments

1971

Stella McCartney born; her fashion career adds contemporary glamour to the name

2020s

Stella resurges into the US top-40, beloved by parents seeking vintage elegance

Numerology & Symbolism of Stella

Destiny Number

Sum of all letters

Soul Urge

Sum of vowels

♍

Zodiac Affinity

Aquarius

Lucky Number

Personal power digit

🎨

Lucky Color

Silver

💎

Lucky Stone

Star Sapphire

🌸

Lucky Flower

Star of Bethlehem

Stella Around the World

How Stella is written in different languages and scripts

ستيلا

Arabic

ステラ

Japanese

Стелла

Russian

스텔라

Korean

斯特拉

Chinese

Στέλλα

Greek

स्टेला

Hindi

סטלה

Hebrew

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