Stella

Stella originates in Latin language and means "like a star". As a feminine given name it has been used since the 19th century even though it was popularized in the 16th century already by Sir Philip Sidney in his sonnet collection Astrophel and Stella. Until today, Stella remains a popular name in the United States.

Origin/Usage
English, Italian, Latin
Pronunciation
STEL-ə
Meaning
Like a star