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Aathira f Tamil, Malayalam (?)
Said to be a Tamil name meaning "star", "prayer", "light", "lightning" or "quick".

Abora m Guanche Mythology
From a Guanche name for the star Canopus, which was derived from Guanche *ăbōra "seed (of a plant)", literally "coarse-grained sorghum" (sorghum being a tall cereal grass). This was the name of the supreme god of the heavens in the mythology of the Guanche (Berber) people native to La Palma, one of the Canary Islands.

Acamar Astronomy
Derived from Arabic Ākhir an-nahr, meaning "end of the river". This is the traditional name of the star Theta Eridani in the constellation Eridanus.

Achahkos f Cree
Means "Star" in Cree.

Achernar Astronomy
Derived from Arabic ākhir an-nahr, meaning "the end of the river". This is the name of the brightest star in the constellation Eridanus.

Achird Astronomy
In Astronomy it is a name of a star, otherwise known as η Cassiopeiae

Acrab Astronomy
Acrab is a name of a star in constellation Scorpius, also known as Beta Scorpii. Beta Scorpii bore the traditional names Acrab, Akrab or Elacrab, all deriving from the Arabic name (Arabic: العقرب‎) al-'Aqrab "the Scorpion"

Acrux Astronomy
Abbreviation of "Alpha Crucis", a star in the constellation Crux.

Acubens Astronomy
The traditional name of a star in the constellation Cancer. It's also known as the Alpha Cancri, α Cancri.

Adhafera Astronomy
Derived from Arabic al-ðafīrah, meaning "braid, curl". This is the traditional name of the star Zeta Leonis in the constellation Leo.

Adraborann f Breton (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Adraboran, a Breton variant ("Bretonnisation") of the name of the star Aldebaran.

Adsartha f Literature
Means "child of the warrior star" in Atlantean, the fictional language used in Marion Zimmer Bradley's novel, 'The Fall of Atlantis'.

Adymus m Greek Mythology
The Minoan epithet for the morning star and evening star.

Aegir Astronomy
Derived from the name of the Norse god Ægir. This is the name of one of Saturn’s moons and an exoplanet (also known as Epsilon Eridani b) orbiting the star Epsilon Eridani.

Agan m Turkish
Means "shooting star" in Turkish.

Agastya m Hindi
Agastya is the name of a celebrated Hindu saint.... [more]

Agena Astronomy
Agena is the traditional name of a star in the constellation Centaurus, also known as Hadar or the Beta Centauri. It is believed to be derived from Latin genua, meaning "knees", referring to the star's position on the left knee of the centaur depicted in the constellation Centaurus.

Ahsoka f Popular Culture
Created from an anagram of Ashoka, pitched by George Lucas after Ashoka the Great, the Indian Emperor of the Maurya Empire... [more]

Aidoann f Literature
Means "moon" in the Romulan language created by Diane Duane for her non-canon series of science fiction novels Star Trek: Rihannsu.

Aigeiros f Greek Mythology
Derived from Ancient Greek αἴγειρος (aígeiros) meaning "black poplar". This was the name of one of the eight hamadryad daughters of Oxylos and Hamadryas, associated with the black poplar tree.

Ain xmf Astronomy, Arabic
Means "eye" in Arabic. This is the traditional name of the star Epsilon Tauri in the constellation Taurus.

Ainalrami Astronomy
Derived from Arabic عين الرامي ʽain al-rāmī meaning "eye of the archer". This is the traditional name for the triple star system Nu¹ Sagittarii.

Aisha f Japanese
From Japanese 愛 (ai) meaning "love, affection" combined with 星 (sha) meaning "star". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]

Aiya f Japanese
From 愛 (ai) meaning “love, affection”, 藍 (ai) meaning “blue, indigo”, 相 (ai) meaning “mutually, together”, or 哀 (ai) meaning “grief, sorrow”, combined with 夜 (ya) meaning “night”, 映 (ya) meaning “reflect light”, 耶 (ya) (a character used as an interjection), 也 (ya) meaning “to be, also”, 哉 (ya) (a character used as an exclamation), 矢 (ya) meaning “arrow”, 八 (ya) meaning “eight”, or 谷 (ya) meaning “valley”.

Akatauira m Cook Islands Maori
Means "to observe and mark". This is the name of a star important for its use in navigation.

Akhtar m & f Persian, Urdu, Pashto, Bengali
Means "star" in Persian.

Akhtaruzzaman m Bengali
From Persian اختر (akhtar) meaning "star" and Arabic زمان (zaman) meaning "time, age".

Akrab Astronomy
Akrab is a name of a star in constellation Scorpius, also known as Beta Scorpii. Beta Scorpii bore the traditional names Acrab, Akrab or Elacrab, all deriving from the Arabic name (Arabic: العقرب‎) al-'Aqrab "the Scorpion"

Akyıldız f & m Turkish
Derived from the Turkish word ak meaning "white" and yıldız meaning "star".

Aladfar Astronomy
Derived from Arabic al-’uz̧fur, meaning "the talons of the swooping eagle". This is the traditional name of the star Eta Lyrae in the constellation Lyra.

Alasia Astronomy
This is the name of the star HD 168746. In 2019 each country was assigned a star with an orbiting planet to be named by that country. HD 168746 was assigned to Cyprus who named it after an ancient name of their country... [more]

Alathfar f Astronomy
This is the traditional name of a star in the constellation Lyra - Mu Lyrae. Its traditional name Alathfar comes from the Arabic الأظفار al-ʼaẓfār, meaning "the talons (of the swooping eagle)".

Albaldah m & f Astronomy
This is the official name of the star Pi Saggitarii. Albaldah was the traditional name of a star system. It comes from the Arabic بلدة bálda "the town".

Albali m & f Astronomy
This is the traditional name of the star Epsilon Aquarii. It comes from Arabic البالع (albāli‘), meaning "the swallower".

Albireo m Astronomy
This is the name of the star Beta Cygni.... [more]

Alchiba f & m Astronomy
This is the name of the star Alpha Corvi in the Corvus constellation. It bore the traditional names Al Chiba (Arabic ألخبا al-xibā meaning "tent") and Al Minliar, al Ghurab (Arabic منقار الغراب al-manxar al-ghurab) or Minkar al Ghurab.

Alcor m Astronomy
Alcor is a binary star system in the constellation of Ursa Major. Alcor was originally Arabic سها‎ Suhā/Sohā, meaning either the "forgotten" or "neglected" one.

Aldebaran m Astronomy, Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
Derived from Arabic الدبران (al-Dabarān) meaning "follower" (from دبر (dábar) "to turn one's back"). This is the name of the brightest star in the constellation Taurus, presumably so named because it appears to follow the Pleiades rightward across the night sky... [more]

Alderamin m & f Astronomy
This is the name of the star Alpha Cephei in the constellation Cepheus. It bore the traditional name Alderamin, a contraction of the Arabic phrase الذراع اليمين al-dhirā‘ al-yamīn, meaning "the right arm".

Aldhanab m Astronomy
This is the name of the star Gamma Gruis in the constellation Grus. The name Aldhanab comes from Al Dhanab, from the Arabic الذنب al-dhanab meaning "the tail (of the Southern Fish)".

Aldhibah f Astronomy
This is the traditional name of the star Zeta Draconis in the Draco constellation. Zeta Draconis has the old Arabic name الذئب al-dhiʼb "the wolf", given in its feminine form Al Dhiʼbah (ذئبة)

Aldulfin m Astronomy
This is the name of the star Epsilon Delphini in the constellation Delphinus.

Aletris f American (Modern, Rare)
From the genus name of a bell-shaped flower also known as colic root, blazing star, unicorn root, or stargrass. Its roots have medicinal properties and are used to aid digestive and muscle problems... [more]

Alfirk m Astronomy
This is the traditional name of the star Beta Cephei in the constellation Cepheus. The name is derived from the Arabic الفرقة al-firqah "the flock" (of sheep).

Algenib m & f Astronomy
This is the traditional name of the star Gamma Pegasi in the constellation Pegasus. The name Algenib comes from the Arabic al-janb, meaning “the side.”

Algieba m & f Astronomy
Derived from Arabic Al-Jabhah, meaning "the forehead". This is the traditional name of the star Gamma Leonis in the constellation Leo.

Algjebbah m Astronomy
The name of a star in Orion, also called Ensis.

Algol m Astronomy (Rare, Archaic)
Name of a star in the constellation Perseus. Derived from Arabic, meaning "Head of the Ghoul", direct translation in English is "Demon Star"

Algorab m Astronomy
This is the name of the star Delta Corvi in the constellation Corvus. It bore the traditional name Algorab derived from Arabic الغراب al-ghuraab, meaning "the crow".

Alhaud m Astronomy
According to the catalogue of stars in the Technical Memorandum 33-507 - A Reduced Star Catalog Containing 537 Named Stars, Al-Haud were the title for seven stars : f as Alhaud I, τ as Alhaud II, e as Alhaud III, h as Alhaud IV, this star (θ) as Alhaud V, υ as Alhaud VI and φ as Alhaud VII .

Alhena f Astronomy
Derived from Arabic الهنعه (al-Han'āh) "sign (on the neck of a camel)", this is the name of the third-brightest star in the constellation of Gemini.

Alioth m & f Astronomy
Derived from Arabic alyat, meaing "fat tail of a sheep". This is the traditional name of the star Epsilon Ursae Majoris in the constellation Ursa Major.

Alip m Javanese
From the name of the first year of a windu, a recurring eight-year period in the Javanese calendar.

Alkaid m & f Filipino, Astronomy
Means "the leader", derived from Arabic قائد بنات نعش qā'id bināt naʿsh, meaning "leader of the daughters of the bier". This is the traditional name of the star Eta Ursae Majoris in the constellation Ursa Major.

Alkes m & f Astronomy
This is the name of a star Alpha Crateris in the constellation Crater. It bore the traditional name Alkes, from the Arabic الكاس alkās or الكأس alka's meaning "the cup".

Alkirdah m Astronomy
The star Xi Cephei in the constellation Cepheus bore the traditional names Kurhah, Alkirdah or Alkurhah... [more]

Alkurhah m Astronomy
The star Xi Cephei in the constellation Cepheus bore the traditional names Kurhah, Alkirdah or Alkurhah... [more]

Almaaz m Astronomy
This is the name of the star Epsilon Aurigae in the Auriga constellation. The name comes from Arabic Al Maʽaz meaning "the billy goat".

Almach Astronomy
Derived from the Arabic العناق (al-‘anāq), "the caracal" (desert lynx). This is the traditional name of the star Gamma Andromedae in the constellation Andromeda.

Alnilam m & f Astronomy
Derived from Arabic an-niżām, meaning "string of pearls". This is a star in the constellation Orion.

Alnitak m & f Astronomy
Derived from Arabic an-niṭāq, meaning "the girdle". This is the name of a star in Orion.

Alniyat m & f Astronomy
Sigma Scorpii and Tau Scorpii together bore the traditional name Al Niyat (or Alniyat) derived from the Arabic النياط al-niyāţ "the arteries" and referring to their position flanking the star Antares, the scorpion's heart, with Sigma Scorpii just to the north.

Alphard m Astronomy
Derived from Arabic الفرد (al-fard) "the solitary one". Alphard is the brightest star in the constellation Hydra, with no other bright stars near it.

Alphecca f Astronomy
This is the traditional name of the star Alpha Coronae Australis. The name Alfecca, Alphecca or Alphekka is Arabic, short for نير الفكّة nayyir al-fakka "the bright (star) of the broken (ring of stars)".

Alpheratz f Astronomy, Filipino (Rare)
Derived from Arabic surrat al-faras ("the navel of the mare"). This is a traditional name of the star Alpha Andromedae in the constellation Andromeda.

Alrai m & f Astronomy
Gamma Cephei is a binary star system in the constellation Cepheus. The system bore a traditional name variously spelled as Errai, Er Rai or Alrai, deriving from the Arabic الراعي (ar-rā‘ī), meaning "the shepherd".

Alrescha f Astronomy
This is the name of a binary star system Alpha Piscium in the constellation Pisces. The system bore the traditional name Alrescha (alternatively Al Rescha, Alrischa, Alrisha) derived from the Arabic الرشآء al-rishā’ "the cord" and less commonly Kaitain and Okda, the latter from the Arabic عقدة ʽuqdah "knot".

Alsafi f Astronomy
This is the name of the star Sigma Draco is in the constellation Draco. It bore the traditional name Alsafi, derived from the Arabic Athāfi, itself erroneously transcribed from the Arabic plural Athāfiyy, meaning "the cooking tripods"... [more]

Alsciaukat m & f Astronomy
This is the name of the star 31 Lyncis. It bore the traditional names Alsciaukat, from Arabic الشوكة (aš-šawkat) meaning "the thorn" and Mabsuthat.

Alsephina f Astronomy
Derived from Arabic al-safīnah meaning "the ship". Alsephina, also known as Delta Velorum, is a triple star system that is a part of the constellation Vela.

Altaira f English (Modern, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
The name of a character in the classic 1956 science fiction film, Forbidden Planet. Altaira Morbius was the daughter of the scientist and space voyager Dr. Edward Morbius. The name Altaira is derived from Altair, the brightest star in the constellation of the Eagle (Aquila).

Aluxa f Classic Mayan
Light or star in Ancient Mayan of Mexico

Alya f Astronomy
The given name of the triple star system Theta Serpentis in the Serpens constellation.

Amane m & f Japanese
From Japanese 亜 (a, ama) meaning "second, Asia", 亜 (a, ama) meaning "love, affection", 雨 (ama) meaning "rain", 周 (amane, ama) meaning "circumference, circuit, lap", 星 (ama) meaning "star", 天 (amane, ama) meaning "heavens, sky, imperial", 普 (amane) meaning "universal, wide(ly), generally", 弥 (amane) meaning "all the more, increasingly" or 和 (amane) meaning "harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan", combined with 弥 (ne) meaning "all the more, increasingly", 峰 (ne) meaning "summit, peak", 韻 (ne) meaning "rhyme, elegance, tone", 希 (ne) meaning "hope, beg, request, pray, beseech, Greece, dilute (acid), rare, few, phenomenal", 羽 (ne) meaning "feathers", 使 (ne) meaning "use, send on a mission, order, messenger, envoy, ambassador, cause" or 望 (ne) meaning "ambition, full moon, hope, desire, aspire to, expect"... [more]

Amidala f Popular Culture
Padmé Amidala Naberrie is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise.

Amilyn f English (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
Modern variant of Amelia. In popular culture, this is the name of a Resistance general from Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Ampelos m & f Greek Mythology
Derived from Ancient Greek ἄμπελος (ámpelos) meaning "vine, grapevine". In Greek mythology it belonged to a satyr who was transformed into the first grapevine, loved by the god Dionysos, as well as to one of the eight hamadryad daughters of Oxylos, associated with vines such as wild grapes and bryony.

Anala m Hinduism
Meaning "fire." A Hindu attendant god. He is one of the eight vasu deities who serve the god Indra.

Anang f & m Ojibwe
Means "star" in Ojibwe.

Anangokaa f & m Ojibwe
Meaning: Plenty of Stars; There are many stars; Many Stars; There is an abundance of Stars; Star Abundance

Andula f Czech
Diminutive of Anna. Andula Sedláčková (born Anna Sedláčková, 1887-1967) was a theatre and movie actress; she is considered the first Czech movie star.

Anelace f Danish (?)
Anelace Elfead is a Liberlian Bracer that is affiliated with the Bose Branch. She is the granddaughter of the famous swordsman Yun Ka-Fai and utilizes the Eight Leaves One Blade style of swordsmanship that her grandfather founded.... [more]

Angetenar f Astronomy
Means "bend of the river" in Arabic. This is the traditional name of the star Tau 2 Eridani in the constellation Eridanus.

Angxing m Chinese
From the Chinese 昂 (áng) meaning "rise, raise; proud, bold; upright" and 星 (xīng) meaning "star, planet, point of light".

Aniara f Swedish (Modern, Rare), Literature, Astronomy
From Greek ἀνιαρός (aniarós) meaning "sad, despairing". The name was invented by Swedish author Harry Martinson for the space ship in his poem of science fiction 'Aniara: en revy om människan i tid och rum' published in 1956... [more]

Anjam m Muslim, Arabic
Meaning in Arabic is "star, Heavenly bodies"... [more]

Anjum f & m Indian (Muslim), Urdu, Punjabi
Derived from Arabic أَنْجُم (ʾanjum) meaning "stars", the plural of نَجْم (najm) "star, celestial body" (see Najm).

Annael m Literature
Meaning unknown, it possibly combines the Quenya and Sindarin components anna meaning "gift" and el meaning "star". This name was used by J.R.R. Tolkien for an elf in his book "The Lord of the Rings", released in 1954.

Antevorta f Roman Mythology, Astronomy
Meaning uncertain. This was another name for the goddess Prorsa. It is also an alternative name for Gamma Virginis, a binary star system in the constellation of Virgo.

Anuradh m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Marathi
MEANING - accomplished, worship, happiness, born under the asterism 'Anuradha', Seventeenth of twenty -eight lunar mansions... [more]

Anusha f Tamil, Indian
Derived from Sanskrit, this name means "beautiful morning". ... [more]

Aporo m Japanese (Modern, Rare)
Japanese borrowing of Apollo.... [more]

Aqyondoð f Bashkir
Means "white star" in Bashkir.

Aray f Kazakh
Means "twilight" or "morning star" in Kazakh.

Ardra f Hinduism, Astronomy
The name of the star the star Betelgeuse (α Ori) in Hinduism, meaning "green" or "the moist one". It is associated with Rudra, the god of wind, storms, the hunt, destruction and terror.

Arian m & f English
Variation of Aryan, or from the English word referring to "someone whose star sign is Aries". Arian Foster (born 1986) is an American football player for the Houston Texans.

Aruseak f Ancient Armenian
Means "Venus, evening star, morning star", ultimately from Middle Median *arōsī meaning "dawn".

Ascella f Astronomy
Late Latin for "armpit", related to the Indo-European root *aks meaning "axis". This is the name of the third brightest star in the constellation Sagittarius.

Ashlesha f Indian, Marathi, Astronomy
Means "embrace" in Sanskrit. In ancient Indian astronomy this was the name of Epsilon Hydrae, the northernmost star or star cluster in the constellation Hydra.

Ashwina f Indian, Sanskrit, Hinduism
A feminine form of Ashvin, the seventh month of the lunisolar Hindu calendar. It means "light" in Sanskrit, and Ashvini is the first star that appears in the evening sky (the head of Aries). Ashvin also stands for the Divine twins considered to be the Hindu gods of vision in Hindu mythology.

Astan m Abkhaz, Ossetian
Means "we are eight" in Old Ossetian.

Astêr f Kurdish
Derived from Kurdish stêrk meaning "star".

Aster f Judeo-French, Judeo-Spanish, Judeo-Catalan
Old Judeo-Spanish form and Judeo-French variant of Esther via Greek aster, "star". It was already used in Judeo-Latin.

Asterin f & m Greek
Perhaps related to or a diminutive of the name Aster of Greek origins, meaning "star".

Asterinos m Ancient Greek, Greek
Derived from Greek ἀστήρ (aster) meaning "star".

Astero f Greek
Derived from Greek άστρο (astro) or αστέρι (asteri), both meaning "star". This is the name of the title character of a 1959 Greek film (played by Aliki Viougiouklaki), a remake of a 1929 movie (itself loosely based on Helen Hunt Jackson's 1884 novel Ramona).

Asterodia f Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from the Greek noun ἀστήρ (aster) meaning "star" (genitive ἀστέρος; compare Asteria and Asterope) and an uncertain second element... [more]

Astgh f Armenian (Rare)
Means "star" in Armenian.

Asther f Greek
Means Star; Flower in Greek

Astrela f Soviet
From Greek αστερ (aster), meaning "star".

Astrella f Obscure
From Greek ἀστήρ (aster) meaning "star". This name was used by Scottish singer Donovan for his daughter born 1971.

Astriel m & f Obscure
Possibly derived from Greek ἀστήρ (aster) meaning "star".

Astrik f Armenian
Means "little star" in Armenian, from Greek aster meaning "star" and the diminutive ik.

Astris f Greek Mythology
Derived from αστερ (aster) meaning "star, starry". It is the name of a star-nymph daughter of the sun-god Helios.

Astrolabe m Medieval French
From the Greek "star taker". Son of Héloïse & Abélard, born c. 1116.

Astruc m Judeo-Spanish, Judeo-Provençal, Medieval Jewish, Judeo-Catalan
Derived from Provençal astruc "lucky", ultimately from Greek aster "star" and thus having the extended meaning of "born under a good star".... [more]

Astrugue f Medieval Occitan
Means "born under a good star" in Occitan.

Atria f Astronomy
A star in the constellation Triangulum Australe

Atsada m Thai
Derived from Thai อัษฎ (atsad) meaning "eight".

Atsadawut m Thai
Means "eight weapons" from Thai อัษฎ (atsad) meaning "eight" and อาวุธ (awut) meaning "weapon", referring to the eight weapons presented to a king during a coronation.

Augerinos m Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ah (auge) meaning "sunlight, ray of light" or "dawn". This is sometimes used as a name for the planet Venus, the morning star.

Aurvandill m Norse Mythology
Means "beam; morning; morning star", or possibly derived from aur ("water") and vandill ("sword"). In Norse mythology one of Aurvandill's toes broke off. Thor threw it into the sky, where it became a star.

Auseklis m Baltic Mythology
From the root aus- "dawn", attached to the derivative suffix -eklis. Auseklis is a Latvian god that represents the first star to appear in the mornings on the east side of the sky.

Aušrinė f Lithuanian, Baltic Mythology
Derived from Aušra with the feminine adjectival suffix -inė, referring to something made from or pertaining to a noun, ultimately meaning something along the lines of "auroral; pertaining to the dawn."... [more]

Auva f Astronomy
Auva is the medieval name of Delta Virginis, a star in the zodiac constellation of Virgo. ... [more]

Ayaho f Japanese
From Japanese 彩 (aya) meaning "color" combined with 星 (ho) meaning "star". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Aysulpan f Bashkir
Derived from Bashkir ай (ay) meaning "moon" and сулпан (sulpan) meaning "morning star".

Azelmad m Ancient Berber
Close to meaning "Star".

Azha m & f Astronomy
Means "the breeding place" in Arabic. This is the traditional name of the star Eta Eridani in the constellation Eridanus.

Balanos f Greek Mythology
Derived from Ancient Greek βάλανος (balanos) meaning "acorn" or "oak tree". This was the name of one of the eight hamadryad daughters of Oxylos and Hamadryas, associated with oak trees.

Bardhyl m Albanian
From Bardylis, the name of an ancient Illyrian king (reigned from 385 to 358 BC), which is popularly held to mean "white star" from Albanian bardhë "white" and yll "star".

Basiliskos m Late Greek, Astronomy
Ancient Greek name meaning literally "little king", a diminutive of Basileios. This was also the Greek name for Regulus, a star in the constellation Leo.

Beid m & f Astronomy
Derived from Arabic al baid, meaning "the (ostrich) egg". This is the traditional name of the star Omicron 1 Eridani in the constellation Eridanus.

Belanna f Popular Culture, English (Rare)
Combination of Belle and Anna.... [more]

Beom-gyu m Korean
Combination of a beom hanja, e.g. 範 meaning "standard, norm; example, model," and a gyu hanja, e.g. 奎 meaning "star; sentence, writing; stride."

Berlewen f Cornish (Modern, Rare)
Derived from Cornish Borlowen "morning star, Venus".

Beru f Japanese, Popular Culture
From Japanese 鈴 (beru) meaning "bell". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]

Bhadra m & f Hinduism, Hindi
Means "good, excellent, fortunate" or "prosperity, happiness, health" in Sanskrit. This is the name of several figures in Hinduism, including an aspect of the goddess Devi, and one of the eight queen-consorts of Krishna... [more]

Bingxuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 冰 (bīng) meaning "ice" and 璇 (xuán) meaning "beautiful jade, star".

Bintang m & f Indonesian
Means "star" in Indonesian.

Binxuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 缤 (bīn) meaning "flourishing, thriving, abundant" and 璇 (xuán) meaning "beautiful star, jade".

Bixing f Chinese
From the Chinese characters 碧 (bì) meaning "jade; green, blue" and 杏 (xìng) meaning "apricot; almond" or 星 (xīng) meaning "star, planet, point of light".

Bixuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 必 (bì) meaning "surely, most certainly" or 馝 (bì) meaning "fragrance" and 璇 (xuán) meaning "beautiful jade, star".

Bjørnstjerne m Norwegian (Archaic)
Combination of Bjørn and Norwegian stjerne meaning "star". Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson (1832-1910) was a Norwegian writer and Nobel laureate (Literature, 1903).

Boba m Popular Culture
A diminutive or variation of Bob. This is the name of Boba Fett who is a bounty hunter from Star Wars. Boba Fett is a sly reference to another hotshot jockey, Bob Falfa, the drag racer played by none other than Mr... [more]

Bon m English (Australian), Popular Culture
Given in honour of AC/DC rock star "Bon" Scott, who was born Ronald Scott. His nickname was given to him at school, to differentiate him from another Ronald in his class... [more]

Borlewen f Cornish (Modern, Rare)
Derived from Cornish Borlowen "morning star".

Brastias m Arthurian Cycle
Brastias originally was a knight of Duke Gorlois.... [more]

Breffny m Irish (Anglicized)
Anglicized form of Bréifne (see Breifne).... [more]

Byeol f & m Korean (Modern)
From native Korean 별 (byeol) meaning "star."

Byeol-ah f Korean (Rare)
Byeol, which means star, combined with a.

Candiace f English (American, Rare)
A notable bearer is the actress and reality TV star Candiace Dillard Bassett.

Canopus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Astronomy
The name of the second-brightest star in the night sky. It is possibly derived from Greek Κάνωβος (Kanobos), of uncertain meaning, possibly related to Arabic جَنُوب (janub), meaning "south"... [more]

Capella f Astronomy
This is the brightest star in the constellation Auriga. Its name means "little she-goat" from Latin capra "she-goat" with a diminutive suffix. In Roman mythology the star represented the goat Amalthea.

Capheus m Popular Culture
Variant of Cepheus. ... [more]

Carasynthia f Popular Culture
Carasynthia "Cara" Dune is a Human female Alderaanian who served in the Rebel Alliance as a shock trooper, and who later became a mercenary in the Star Wars Disney+ series The Mandalorian.

Chakotay m Popular Culture
Means "man who walks the Earth but who only sees the sky" in the language of the fictional Anurabi tribe. Chakotay was the name of the first officer in 'Star Trek: Voyager'.

Chalon f & m English
The name may derive from the Chalon people, one of eight divisions of the Ohlone (Costanoan) people of Native Americans who lived in Northern California. It may also derive from the French surname Chalon, of unknown meaning, possibly derived from the French town Châlons-sur-Marne... [more]

Chaoxing f Chinese
Chao-xing is a girl's name of Chinese origin. This beautiful celestial title means "morning star".

Ch'aska f Incan Mythology, Quechua
In Incan mythology, Ch'aska ("Venus") or Ch'aska Quyllur ("Venus star") was the goddess of dawn and twilight, the planet Venus, flowers, maidens, and sex. She protected virgin girls. This name is of a separate etmology, with the Quechua ch'aska referring to what they thought was the brightest star but was the planet Venus... [more]

Ch’askañawi f Quechua
Means "star eyes" in Quechua.

Chicueton f & m Nahuatl
Possibly means "little eight", derived from Nahuatl chicueyi "eight" and the diminutive suffix -ton.

Chihoshi f & m Japanese (Rare)
Chi means "one thousand (1000)" or "Pond" and Hoshi means "Star".

Chise f Japanese
From the Japanese kanji 智 or 知 (chi) meaning "wisdom; knowledge" combined with 世 (se) meaning "epoch; generation". It can also derive from 茅 (chi) meaning "miscanthus reed" and 瀬 (se) meaning "current, rapids" or 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" with 星 (se) meaning "star"... [more]

Chula m & f Thai
Means "star-shaped kite" or "excellent, beautiful, ravishing" in Thai.

Chutimon f Thai
Means "star monk" in Thai.

Cindel f Dutch (Rare), Popular Culture
Possibly a Dutch diminutive of Cynthia. Cindel Towani was a main character in the TV movies Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure and Ewoks: The Battle for Endor, which are part of the Star Wars universe.

Citlalatonac m Aztec, Aztec and Toltec Mythology
Probably means "glowing star", from Nahuatl citlalin "star" and tona "to shine, to be warm". This was the name of an Aztec deity who created the stars alongside his wife, Citlallicue.

Citlallicue f Aztec and Toltec Mythology
Means "star skirt" in Nahuatl, from citlalin "star" and icue "her skirt". This was the name of a creator goddess in Aztec mythology, said to have made the stars, the Earth, death, and darkness along with her husband, Citlalatonac.

Cixing f Chinese
From the Chinese From the Chinese 茈 (cí) meaning "gromwell plant" and 星 (xīng) meaning "star, planet, point of light".

Clivia f German, Theatre
Derived from the English name of the plant (the German name for it being Klivie) which itself is a Latinization of Clive. The plant was named by botanist John Lindley (1799-1865) after Charlotte Florentina Clive (died 1866).... [more]

Consider m & f English (Puritan)
Late Middle English from Old French considerer, from Latin considerare "examine", perhaps based on sidus, sider- "star". Possibly referring to Hebrews 10:24, "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works" or Matthew 6:28, "And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin."

Csillag f Hungarian
Means "star" in Hungarian.

Csillagvirág f Hungarian (Modern, Rare)
From Csillag and Virág, ultimately intended to mean "star flower".

Cursa m & f Astronomy
Derived from Arabic Al Kursiyy al Jauzah, meaning "the chair of the central one". This is the traditional name of the star Beta Eridani in the constellation Eridanus.

Cynosura f Astronomy, Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κυνόσουρα (Kynosoura) which meant "dog's tail", a derivative of κύων (kyôn) "dog" (genitive κυνός (kynos)) and οὐρά (oura) "tail"... [more]

Daihachi m Japanese
From Japanese 大 (dai) meaning "big, great" combined with 八 (hachi) meaning "eight". Other kanji combinations can form this name as well.

Dalasamai f Lao
Meaning uncertain, however likely derives in part from the element ດາລາ (dà:lá "star").

Dalbyeol f & m Korean (Modern, Rare)
Means "satellite" from 달 (dal, “moon”) combined with 별 (byeol, “star”).

Dalva f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Derived from Portuguese estrela d'alva, "morning star, Venus".

Dániza f Spanish (Modern, Rare)
Spanish form of Danica meaning "morning star, Venus".

Dao f & m Thai, Lao
Means "star" in Thai and Lao. It is only a feminine name in Thailand while it is unisex in Laos.

Daophasouk f Lao
From ດາວ (Dao) meaning "star" in Lao and ຜາສຸກ (phasouk) meaning "joy, happiness, prosperity".

Daorueang f Thai
From Thai ดาว (dao) meaning "star" and เรือง (rueang) meaning "shining, glowing, brilliant". This is also the Thai name for the Aztec marigold, a type of flower.

Daovong m & f Lao
From Lao ດາວ (dao) meaning "star" and ວົງ (vong) meaning "lineage, family, ring, circle".

Darika f Thai
Derived from Thai ดารา (dara) meaning "star".

Darin f Thai
Derived from Thai ดารา (dara) meaning "star".

Daxing m Chinese
From the Chinese 大 (dà) meaning "big, great" and 星 (xīng) meaning "star, planet, point of light".

Degula f Hebrew (Rare, ?)
Meaning famous, great, a star in hebrew.

Dejah f Literature, Popular Culture, American
Dejah Thoris is the name of a fictional character and princess of the Martian city-state/empire of Helium on the planet Barsoom (Mars) in American author Edgar Rice Burroughs's series of Martian novels (the first of which was published in 1912)... [more]

Del m English
In English it is used as a short form of names beginning with the prefix Del-, which is of Old French origin and means “of the”.... [more]

Demora f Popular Culture
This is the name of Hikaru Sulu's daughter, Helmsman of the USS Enterprise-B in the 1994 film 'Star Trek: Generations'. Perhaps by coincidence, the word demora means "delay" in both Spanish and Portuguese.

Dhanalakshmi f Indian
From Dhana Lakshmi, one of the Ashta Lakshmi, a group of eight Hindu goddesses preside over wealth. Dhana Lakshmi presides over gold and financial wealth.

Dilyéhé f Navajo (?), Astronomy
Means "planting stars" in Navajo. This is the Navajo name of the star cluster known in English as the Pleiades.

Diphda f Astronomy
From Arabic ضِفْدَع‎ (ḍifda') "frog", taken from the phrase ضفدع الثاني (aḍ-ḍifdaʿ aṯ-ṯānī) meaning "the second frog". This is the name of a star in the constellation Cetus.

Dipper m Astronomy
The Dipper mansion (斗) is one of the Twenty-eight mansions of the Chinese constellations. It is one of the northern mansions of the Black Tortoise. It corresponds to Sagittarius and is shaped like the Big Dipper, also refers temple in the sky or the snake-shaped basalt... [more]

Douangchay m & f Lao
From Lao ດວງ (douang) meaning "star, circle, sphere" and ໃຈ (chay) meaning "mind, heart".

Duangdao f Thai
Means "star" in Thai.

Dubhe f Astronomy
Derived from Arabic دُبّ (dubb) meaning "bear", taken from the phrase ظهر الدب الاكبر (ẓahr ad-dubb al-ʾakbar) meaning "the back of the greater bear". This is one of the traditional names for the star Alpha Ursae Majoris, in the constellation Ursa Major.

Duongdara f Khmer
Means "star" or "beautiful girl" in Khmer.

Duoxing f Chinese
From the Chinese 朵 (duǒ) meaning "cluster of flowers" and 星 (xīng) meaning "star, planet, point of light".

Dutdao f Thai
Means "like a star" from Thai ดุจ (dut) meaning "like, as, resembling" and ดาว (dao) meaning "star".

Earendel m Anglo-Saxon Mythology
Old English cognate of the Germanic name Auriwandalo, from Proto-Germanic *Auziwandilaz, composed of *auzi "dawn" and *wandilaz "wandering, fluctuating, variable"... [more]

Earvin m American, Filipino (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Irvin. This is the real name of former basketball star Magic Johnson, born Earvin Johnson Jr. (1959-).

Eisley f English (Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Eisley. In the fictional Star Wars universe, Mos Eisley is a town on the planet Tatooine. This name is pronounced identically to Eisele, which was used by American country singer Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum for her daughter born 2013.

Ekʼ f Classic Mayan
Means "star", deriving from the Classic Maya element ek’ ("star").

Ekʼ-naah f Classic Mayan
Means "star house", deriving from the Classic Maya elements ek' ("star") and na' ("house, structure"). Name borne by a prominent Maya queen of Kaan (fl. 520 CE).

Elacrab m Astronomy
Elacrab is a name of a star in constellation Scorpius, also known as Beta Scorpii. Beta Scorpii bore the traditional names Acrab, Akrab or Elacrab, all deriving from the Arabic name (Arabic: العقرب‎) al-'Aqrab "the Scorpion"

Elbereth f Literature
Means "queen of the stars" in Sindarin, composed of êl "star" and bereth "queen, spouse". In 'The Lord of the Rings' (1954) by J. R. R. Tolkien, this was an epithet of Varda, the deity to whom the Elvish hymn 'A Elbereth Gilthoniel' was directed.

Elemmírë f & m Literature
The name Elemmírë was a Quenya word that meant "star jewel", which comes from the words elen, meaning "star" and mírë, meaning "jewel". The form of the word does not specify gender.... [more]

Elenwë f Literature
Derived from Quenya elen "star" and wë "person". In 'The Silmarillion' by J. R. R. Tolkien, Elenwë is the wife of Turgon and the mother of Idril... [more]

Elros m Literature
Means "glitter of stars" or "foam of stars" from Sindarin êl "star" and ros, which can mean "polished metal, glitter" or "foam, rain, dew, spray (of fall or fountain)". It belonged to the brother of Elrond and first king of Númenor in J. R. R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' (1954).

Eltanin f & m Astronomy
Derived from Arabic Al Ras al Tinnin, meaning "the dragon's head". This is one of the traditional names of the star Gamma Draconis in the constellation Draco.

Elwë m Literature
Means "star person" in Quenya. Elwë Singollo (also known as Elu Thingol) is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth 'Legendarium'.

Elwing f Literature
Means "foam of stars" or "star-spray" from Sindarin êl "star" and gwing "foam, spindrift, spume, (flying) spray blown off wave-tops". In 'The Lord of the Rings' (1954) J. R. R. Tolkien, Elwing was a daughter of Dior, named for the waterfall of Lanthir Lamath in Ossiriand; she was also the mother of Elrond and grandmother of Arwen.

Enkh-Od m & f Mongolian
Means "peace star" in Mongolian, from энх (enkh) meaning "peace, calm" and од (od) meaning "star".

Ensis m & f Astronomy
Means "sword" in Latin. This is the name of a star in Orion, also known as Saiph and Algjebbah.

Enxuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 恩 (ēn) meaning "kindness, mercy, charity" and 璇 (xuán) meaning "beautiful jade, star".

Eosphoros m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἠώς (eos) "dawn" (see also Eos) combined with Greek φορεω (phoreo) "to carry, to bear." For the latter element, also compare Greek φερω (phero), which has the same meaning... [more]

Epistinia f Russian (Rare)
Russian form of Epistheneia.... [more]

Erdene-Od m & f Mongolian
Derived from Mongolian эрдэнэ (erdene) meaning "jewel, treasure" and од (od) meaning "star".

Eridani f & m Spanish (Mexican, Rare), American (Hispanic, Rare), Astronomy
Epsilon Eridani is the fifth-brightest star in Eridanus, a constellation in the southern sky.

Errai m & f Astronomy
Gamma Cephei is a binary star system in the constellation Cepheus. The system bore a traditional name variously spelled as Errai, Er Rai or Alrai, deriving from the Arabic الراعي (ar-rā‘ī), meaning "the shepherd".

Escanor m Arthurian Cycle
This name seems to be comprised of Irish/Norse.... [more]

Esege m Mongolian Mythology
Esege Malan (Mongolian: Эсеге Малан, Buryat: Эсэгэ, Russian: Эсэгэ Малан), according to Mongol myth and the belief of the Buryats, is the great Creator of all living things... [more]

Estêre f Kurdish
Possibly means "star" in Kurdish.

Estrela f Galician (Rare), Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Derived from Portuguese and Galician estrela "star" as well as a variant of Estela. As a Portuguese name, it is also used in reference to the title of the Virgin Mary Nossa Senhora da Estrela ("Our Lady of the Good Star").

Étoile f French (Modern, Rare)
Derived from French étoile "star" (ultimately via Old French estoile, esteile, from Latin stēlla).

Eun-byeol f Korean
From Sino-Korean 恩 (eun) meaning "kindness, mercy, charity" or 銀 (eun) meaning "silver" combined with Korean 별 (Byeol) meaning "star".

Eun-Byul f Korean
From Sino-Korean 銀 (eun) meaning "silver" or 恩 (eun) meaning "grace, favour, gratitude" combined with the native Korean word 별 (byeol) meaning "star". This name can be formed by other hanja character combinations as well.

Falynn f English (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
Variant of Fallon. Falynn Sandskimmer is a character in the 'Star Wars: X-Wing' series of books.

Fangxuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 芳 (fāng) meaning "fragrant, virtuous, beautiful" and 璇 (xuán) meaning "beautiful jade, star".

Fanxuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 凡 (fán) meaning "all, any, every" and 璇 (xuán) meaning "beautiful star, jade".

Fetia f Polynesian, Tahitian
Means "star" in Tahitian.

Fetu f Samoan
Means "star" in Samoan.

Fetuu m & f Tongan
Means "star" in Tongan.

Flamberge f Popular Culture
Flamberge (named Flam Rouge in Japan) is a boss who made her debut in Kirby Star Allies. She is described as the Blazing General of the Three Mage-Sisters (the other two being Francisca and Zan Partizanne), and serves Hyness, the main antagonist of the game.

Florens m & f Ancient Roman
Latin word meaning "blooming". This is a Cognomen foundd to be used by one woman and by eight men.

Fuyuse f Japanese
From Japanese 冬 (fuyu) meaning "winter" combined with 星 (se) meaning "star". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Galaxy f English (American, Rare)
From the English word galaxy, "a collection of star systems", ultimately from from Ancient Greek γαλαξίας (galaxías, "Milky Way"), from γάλα (gála, "milk").

Gendenwitha f New World Mythology
Means "it brings the day" in Iroquois. This is the name of a mythological character represented by the Morning Star in Iroquois mythology.

Geordi m & f English (Rare), Popular Culture
Variant of Geordie. Geordi La Forge (male) from Star Trek: The Next Generation has this name.

Gilgalad m Literature
Gilgalad, der Gierige ("Gilgalad, the greedy") is the main antagonist in the novel 'Igraine Ohnefurcht' by Cornelia Funke.... [more]

Gilraen f Literature
Means "wandering star" and can be found in J.R.R. Tolkien's works as the mother of Aragorn.

Giveon m African American (Modern, Rare)
The name is derived from the English verb to give with the intended meaning "the one who gives".... [more]

Gomeisa m Astronomy
Gomeisa is the second brightest star in the constellation Canis Minor, after Procyon. It's also the name of a character from The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon.

Greedo m Popular Culture
Greedo is a Rodian bounty hunter in George Lucas's Star Wars universe. He was killed by Han Solo, who shot first.

Guayarmina f Guanche, Spanish (Canarian)
Derived from Guanche *wayya-har-mənda (mutated to wayya-ar-mənna), literally meaning "guard, reserve, protection until prolonged drought", also figuratively referring to the Canopus star... [more]

Guidon m German (Modern, Rare)
An elaboration of Guido.... [more]

Guinan f Popular Culture
Guinan is a supporting character on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Guixuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 贵 (guì) meaning "expensive, valuable" and 璇 (xuán) meaning "beautiful jade, star".

Guoxing m & f Chinese
From Chinese 国 (guó) meaning "country" combined with 兴 (xīng) meaning "rise, start, flourish, prosper", 行 (xíng) meaning "carry out, execute, perform", 幸 (xìng) meaning "luck, favour" or 星 (xīng) meaning "star, planet"... [more]

Gussy f English (American, Archaic), German (Archaic)
English diminutive of Augusta and German diminutive of Auguste 2. Gussy Holl (22 February 1888 – 16 July 1966) was a German actress and singer... [more]

Gyu-dam m & f Korean
Combination of a gyu hanja, like 奎 meaning "star; sentence, writing; stride" or 圭 meaning "auspicious jewel; hall," and a dam hanja, e.g. 潭 meaning "deep pool; marsh, puddle."

Gyu-mae f Korean
From Sino-Korean 奎 (gyu) meaning "star; sentence, writing; stride," 圭 (gyu) or 珪 (gyu), both meaning "auspicious jewel; hall" combined with 梅 (mae) meaning "plum", 莓 (mae) meaning "strawberry", or 玫 (mae) meaning "rose, gemstone"... [more]

Gyu-mi f Korean
From Sino-Korean 奎 (gyu) meaning "star; sentence, writing; stride," 圭 (gyu) or 珪 (gyu), both meaning "auspicious jewel; hall" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beauty". This name can be formed using other hanja combinations as well.

Gyu-ri f & m Korean
From Sino-Korean 奎 (gyu) meaning "star; sentence, writing; stride," 圭 (gyu) or 珪 (gyu), both meaning "auspicious jewel; hall," and 利 (ri) meaning "benefit, advantage," 理 (ri) meaning "govern, rule; repair; notice, find," 里 (ri) meaning "village," 璃 (ri) meaning "jewel" or 俐 (ri) meaning "smart, intelligent," among other hanja combinations.... [more]

Gyuseok m Korean
From 奎 meaning "star; sentence, writing; stride" or 圭 meaning "auspicious jewel; hall," and 錫 "bestow, confer".

Hachibe m Japanese
means eight (八, hachi) and sections (部, be)

Hachikō m & f Japanese
“Hachi” meaning eight and “ko” meaning child, this name is typically given to the eighth child of a family

Hachiman m Japanese Mythology
Means "eight banners", from Japanese 八 (hachi) meaning "eight" and 幡 (man) meaning "flag, banner". In Japanese mythology, Hachiman is the god of archery, war, divination, and culture.

Hachirōta m Japanese (Rare)
This name combines 八 (hachi, ya, ya'.tsu, ya.tsu, you) meaning "eight" & 郎 (ryou, rou, otoko) meaning "son" or 朗 (rou, aki.raka, hoga.raka) meaning "bright, cheerful, clear, merry" with 太 (ta, tai, futo.i, futo.ru) meaning "big, plump, thick."... [more]

Hachishakusama f Japanese Mythology
Ms. Eight Feet Tall (八尺様, Hachishaku-sama, also informally called Hasshakusama) is a type of main Japanese spirit (Yokai) that takes the form of an impossibly tall female specter often said to have a deep, masculine or feminine voice in which she repeats the interjection "Po" ぽ repeatedly, and a habit of preying on children, usually ones who are nine to eleven years old.

Hae-Seong m Korean
From Sino-Korean 海 (hae) meaning "sea, ocean" combined with 成 (seong) meaning "completed, finished, succeeded", 盛 (seong) meaning "abundant, flourishing" or 星 (seong) meaning "star, planet"... [more]

Hamal m Astronomy
Derived from the Arabic راس الحمل (rās al-ħamal) meaning "head of the ram". The brightest star in the Aries constellation.

Han m Popular Culture
Variant of John. A bearer of this name is Han Solo a hero from the 'Star Wars' movies.

Heihachi m Japanese, Popular Culture
This name is used to combine 平 (hyou, byou, hei) meaning "flat" or 兵 (hyou, hei, tsuwamono) meaning "army, soldier" with 八 (hachi, ya, ya'.tsu, ya.tsu, you) meaning "eight."... [more]

Heihachirou m Japanese
From Japanese 平 (hei) meaning "peace, flat", 八 (hachi) meaning "eight" combined with 郎 (rou) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are also possible. ... [more]

Hiachi f Japanese
From "Hachi", meaning "eight".

Hikoboshi m Japanese, Astronomy, Japanese Mythology
This is the name of the star Altair in Japan. It literally means "Boy, Male Star". He's a mythological figure where he and his wife, Orihime (the Vega star), meet once every year on the 7th day of the 7th month... [more]

Himeyuri f Japanese (Modern, Rare)
From 姫百合 (himeyuri), referring to the type of lily known as Lilium concolor (also morning star lily). It is derived from 姫 (hime) meaning "princess" combined with 百合 (yuri) (see Yuri 2).... [more]

Hokule'a f & m Hawaiian, Astronomy
Hōkūleʻa is Hawaiian for “Star of Gladness” or “Clear Star”. The western name of this star is Arcturus. Hōkūleʻa is the brightest in the northern hemisphere and it is Hawaii’s zenith star... [more]

Hōkūokalani f & m Hawaiian
Means "star of the heavens" in Hawaiian.

Hongxing m & f Chinese
From Chinese 红 (hóng) meaning "red, vermillion, blush" or 洪 (hóng) meaning "flood, deluge, great, vast" combined with 星 (xīng) meaning "star, planet"... [more]

Hoshie f Japanese
From Japanese 星 (hoshi) meaning "star" combined with 絵 (e) meaning "picture, painting, drawing, sketch". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Hoshihiko m Japanese
From Japanese 星 (hoshi) meaning "star" or 灯 (ho) meaning "lit flame such as a candle or torch", 志 (shi) meaning "purpose, will, determination, aspiration, ambition" combined with 彦 (hiko) meaning "boy, prince"... [more]

Hoshihime f Japanese
From Japanese 星 (hoshi) meaning "star" combined with 姫 (hime) meaning "princess". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

Hoshihito m Japanese
From Japanese 星 (hoshi) meaning "star, dot" combined with 人 (hito) meaning "person". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Hoshika f Japanese
From Japanese 星 (hoshi) meaning "star" combined with 花 (ka) meaning "flower". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Hoshiki f & m Japanese
From Japanese 星 (hoshi) meaning "star" combined with 希 (ki) meaning "hope". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Hoshimi f Japanese
From 星 (hoshi) meaning "star, dot" and 光 (mi) meaning "light, radiance" or 美 (mi) meaning "beauty, beautiful". Other kanji combinations can be used.

Hoshina f Japanese
From Japanese 星 (hoshi) meaning "star" combined with 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Hoshine f Japanese
From Japanese 星 (hoshi) meaning "star" combined with 音 (ne) meaning "sound". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Hoshio m Japanese
From Japanese 星 (hoshi) meaning "star, dot" combined with 郎 (o) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

Hoshirou m Japanese
From Japanese 星 (hoshi) meaning "star" combined with 朗 (rou) meaning "bright, clear" or 郎 (rou) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

Hoshito m Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 星 (hoshi) meaning "star, dot" combined with 人 (to) meaning "person". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

Hoshiyo f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 星 (hoshi) meaning "star, dot" combined with 世 (yo) meaning "world". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Hoshizuki f Japanese
From Japanese 星 (hoshi) meaning "star" combined with 月 (zuki) meaning "moon". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Hotóhké'e f Cheyenne
Means "Star Woman" in Cheyenne.

Hotóhkema'aestse m Cheyenne
Means "Red Star" in Cheyenne.

Hotóhkeméóná'e f Cheyenne
Means "Star Road Woman" in Cheyenne.

Hotóhketanā'ȯhtse m Cheyenne
Means "Falling Star" in Cheyenne.

Housei m Japanese
From Japanese 芳 (hou) meaning "fragrant" combined with 成 (sei) meaning "to become", 星 (sei) meaning "star", 正 (sei) meaning "first (month of the lunar year)", 清 (sei) meaning "pure" or 生 (sei) meaning "live"... [more]

Hovav m Hebrew
Hebrew form of Hobab. A famous bearer is Hovi Star whos birth name was Hovav Sekukets

Hsar m & f Karen
Means "star" in S'gaw Karen.

Huiba f Chinese
From the Chinese 惠 (huì) meaning "benefit, favour, kindness" and 八 (bā) meaning "eight" or "all around, all sides".

Hvězdomír m Czech
The first element of this name is derived from Czech hvězda "star", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic gvězda "star". Also compare Slovak hviezda and Russian zvezda, both of which mean "star"... [more]

Hvězdoslav m Czech
The first element of this name is derived from Czech hvězda "star", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic gvězda "star". Also compare Slovak hviezda and Russian zvezda, both of which mean "star"... [more]

Hviezdomir m Slovak
The first element of this name is derived from Slovak hviezda "star", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic gvězda "star". Also compare Czech hvězda and Russian zvezda, both of which mean "star"... [more]

Hviezdoslav m Slovak
The first element of this name is derived from Slovak hviezda "star", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic gvězda "star". Also compare Czech hvězda and Russian zvezda, both of which mean "star"... [more]