Girl Names
Girl names related to stars
16 names
16 names whose meaning is connected with stars.
- Anusha♀अनुषाBeautiful morning
- Tara♂♀ताराStar
- Kritika♀कृतिकाThe Pleiades star cluster (Krittika)
- Chitra♂♀चित्रPicture or painting
- Rohini♂♀रोहिणीRed one
- Anuradha♂♀अनुराधाName of a nakshatra (lunar star)
- Pasang♂♀पासाङFriday
- Najma♀नज्माStar
- Niharika♂♀निहारिकाNebula
- Swati♂♀स्वातीName of a bright star (Arcturus) and a lunar mansion (nakshatra)
- Stella♀स्टेलाStar
- Aslesha♀असलेशाName of the ninth lunar asterism (Ashlesha)
- Rashee♀राशिHeap, zodiac sign
- Nebula♀नेबुलाLatin/English word for a cloud of interstellar gas and dust
- Nova♀नोभाNew
- Tarika♀तारिकाStar-like
Guide
Star names for girls, from Tara to Niharika
These 16 star-related girl names include direct words for a star, named stars and images from the wider sky. Tara and Najma mean star, while Niharika means nebula and also dewdrops or misty. Choose whether a simple star meaning or a more particular sky image feels right for your daughter.
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A direct star meaning
Tara (तारा), Najma and Stella mean star. Tarika means star-like or a little star.
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Named points of light
Rohini refers to Aldebaran as well as meaning red one. Chitra can name Spica and also means picture or painting.
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Beyond a single star
Niharika means nebula, also dewdrops or misty. Nova means new and can describe a star that suddenly brightens.
Girl names that mean star or little star
Start with the direct meanings, then compare their sounds. Tara (तारा) means star; also the Buddhist goddess Tara and a form of Durga. Najma means star. Stella means star, from the Latin word stella. Tarika (तारिका) means star-like or a little star. Nova means new; also a star that suddenly brightens. Anusha means beautiful morning; also a star, Anuradha. Browse all star-related names for a wider sky-inspired shortlist.
Girl names connected to stars and nebulae
A particular object in the sky can give you a more detailed meaning to share. Kritika (कृतिका) means the Pleiades star cluster. Chitra means picture or painting; also the bright star Spica. Rohini means red one; also the star Aldebaran. Swati (स्वाती) means the bright star Arcturus. Niharika means nebula; also dewdrops or misty. Nebula means a cloud of interstellar gas and dust. For a sibling, compare boy names related to stars.
Tips for parents
- Choose Tara or Najma if you want a direct star meaning.
- Keep Chitra’s painting meaning in mind alongside its star connection.
- Compare Niharika and Nebula if you prefer a wider space image.
- Practise saying your favourite in both English and Nepali before choosing a spelling.
Frequently asked questions
Which girl names mean star?
Tara, Najma and Stella mean star. Tarika means star-like or a little star, giving you a closely related choice.
Which girl names refer to particular stars?
Rohini is connected with Aldebaran, Chitra with Spica and Swati with Arcturus. Kritika names the Pleiades star cluster.
What does Niharika mean?
Niharika (निहारिका) means nebula and also dewdrops or misty. It offers a sky connection beyond the meaning of one star.
How do I choose between star names?
Decide whether you prefer a direct word, a named star or a wider sky image. The name finder can help you compare your favourites.