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Boy names related to stars

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34 names whose meaning is connected with stars.

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Boy names related to stars, from Dhruba to Tara

Star names are often short and bright, and several work for a son or a daughter. This page gathers 34 boy names connected with stars, from the fixed Pole Star to the morning star. A few, like Tara and Rohini, are also given to girls.

  1. The Pole Star

    Dhruba means firm, fixed and constant, and names the Pole Star after the devotee Dhruva. Dhurba is the same name in another spelling.

  2. Stars in other languages

    Akhatar means star, Tarique means morning star, and Sohail names the star Canopus, glowing and radiant.

  3. Bright lights and a nebula

    Tara means star. Chitra means a bright star, Rohini means the red one and names a star, and Niharika means nebula.

Nepali boy names meaning star

Tara (तारा) means star, and is also the name of the goddess Tara. Dhruba means firm, fixed and constant, and names the Pole Star. Dhurba is a variant spelling. Akhatar means star, Tarique means morning star, and Sohail names Canopus, a bright star. Taranath means lord of the stars, a name for the moon. See names meaning stars for more.

Star names for the night sky

Rohini (रोहिणी) means the red one and names a bright star. Chitra means a bright star as well as a picture or painting. Swati and Anuradha are names of bright stars. Niharika means nebula, and also dewdrops or misty. Ashwini recalls the Ashwini twins, the divine physicians. Pasang means Friday, a day name for a child born on that day. The girl names meaning stars list has more.

Tips for parents

  • Choose a star name for its sound as well as its meaning; Tara and Dhruba are short and carry well.
  • Pick one spelling of Dhruba or Dhurba and keep it the same on every document.
  • If you like a name that is also used for girls, such as Tara or Rohini, check how it sounds with the middle name you have chosen.
  • Read our guide on how to choose a Nepali baby name before you compare star names with other themes.

Frequently asked questions

What are some Nepali boy names that mean star?

Tara means star, Akhatar also means star, and Tarique means morning star. Dhruba names the Pole Star, and Sohail names Canopus.

What does the name Dhruba mean?

Dhruba (ध्रुव) means firm, fixed and constant. It is the name of the Pole Star, named after the devotee Dhruva, and Dhurba is a variant spelling.

Which star names are also used for girls?

Tara, Rohini, Chitra, Swati and Anuradha are also given to girls. Each has its own meaning, from star to the red one.

What does the name Tara mean?

Tara (तारा) means star. It is also the name of the goddess Tara and a form of Durga.