By meaning
Nepali names related to stars
43 names
43 names whose meaning is connected with stars. Boy Names only · Girl Names only
- Anusha♀अनुषाBeautiful morning
- Dhruba♂ध्रुवFirm, fixed and constant
- Dhurba♂ध्रुवFirm, constant, the Pole Star
- 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)
- Akhatar♂अख्तरStar
- Hasta♂हस्तHand
- Sahabuddin♂सहाबुद्दिनMeteor of the faith (Shahabuddin)
- Tarique♂तारिकMorning star, one who knocks at the door
- Ashwini♂अश्विनीFirst lunar asterism
- Sohail♂सोहेलName of the star Canopus
- Stella♀स्टेलाStar
- Taranath♂तारानाथLord of the stars
- Aries♂अरिएसThe ram
- Aslesha♀असलेशाName of the ninth lunar asterism (Ashlesha)
- Jupiter♂जुपिटरThe largest planet
- Najim♂नाजिमStar
- Rashee♀राशिHeap, zodiac sign
- Rewati♂रेवतीProsperous
- Shukra♂शुक्रBright, clear
- Sohel♂सोहेलThe star Canopus
- Dhrub♂ध्रुवFirm, fixed and constant
- Dhrubb♂ध्रुवFirm, fixed and constant
- Dhruva♂ध्रुवFirm, fixed and constant
- Dhruwa♂ध्रुवFirm, fixed and constant
- Dhurva♂ध्रुवFirm, fixed and constant
- Jyotish♂ज्योतिषAstrology or astronomy
- Najam♂नजमStar
- Nebula♀नेबुलाLatin/English word for a cloud of interstellar gas and dust
- Nova♀नोभाNew
- Rebati♂रेवतीProsperous
- Revati♂रेवतीProsperous
- Shahabuddin♂शहाबुद्दीनMeteor of the faith (Shahabuddin)
- Sukra♂शुक्रBright, clear
- Tarika♀तारिकाStar-like
- Durba♂दुर्बाFirm, fixed and constant
Guide
Nepali names meaning stars and lights in the sky
These 43 star-related names range from a simple word for star to a named star, cluster or nebula. Tara and Najma name a star directly. Dhruba adds a sense of constancy through the Pole Star. Choose the sky image you love, then read any other meanings attached to the name.
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A star in a short name
Tara (तारा) means star, and also names the Buddhist goddess Tara and a form of Durga. Najma (नज्मा) means star.
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The Pole Star
Dhruba and Dhurba mean firm, fixed and constant, with a connection to the Pole Star. Both are written ध्रुव.
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Clusters and clouds of light
Kritika refers to the Pleiades star cluster. Niharika means nebula, with additional senses of dewdrops or misty.
Star baby names with a clear sky image
Tara (तारा) means star and also has goddess connections. Najma means star. Dhruba means firm, fixed and constant, the Pole Star, while Dhurba is a spelling with the same meaning. Kritika refers to the Pleiades star cluster. Niharika means nebula and also dewdrops or misty. Compare girl names meaning stars to choose between a direct star meaning and a wider sky image.
Names of stars with other meanings to consider
Chitra means picture or painting and also names Spica. Rohini (रोहिणी) means red one and names Aldebaran, with further connections as Balarama’s mother and the moon’s favourite wife. Swati names the bright star Arcturus. Anusha means beautiful morning and also a star. Dhruba combines a Pole Star connection with being constant. These layered meanings deserve a closer read; compare boy names meaning stars for another shortlist.
Tips for parents
- Decide whether you want the word star or the name of a particular star.
- Read Tara’s goddess connections as well as its simple star meaning.
- Choose between Dhruba and Dhurba as English spellings of ध्रुव.
- Consider Chitra if its painting meaning matters to you alongside its star connection.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nepali baby names mean star?
Tara and Najma mean star directly. Other choices refer to particular stars, such as Rohini for Aldebaran and Swati for Arcturus.
Which star name means constant?
Dhruba (ध्रुव) means firm, fixed and constant and refers to the Pole Star. Dhurba is another spelling.
What does Niharika mean?
Niharika (निहारिका) means nebula, with further senses of dewdrops or misty. It offers a wider sky image than a single star.
Does Chitra only mean a star?
Chitra means picture or painting and also names the bright star Spica. Choose it with both meanings in mind.