Stella Name Meaning

Stella is a feminine name derived from the Latin word stella, meaning star. It was popularized as a literary name by the 16th-century English poet Philip Sidney, whose sonnet sequence Astrophel and Stella featured a character named Stella. The name later appeared in English and European literature and became established as a given name in the 19th century. Stella also has Christian associations through the title Stella Maris, meaning Star of the Sea, used for the Virgin Mary. Its celestial meaning and graceful sound give it a classic yet modern appeal.

The name Stella is associated with Latin, German, Dutch, Italian.