Estrella
star (Spanish)
Estrella is a spanish girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 194, with 40,341 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
star (Spanish)
Derived directly from the Spanish noun 'estrella', meaning 'star', which traces back to Latin 'stella'. In the Philippines, it was widely adopted during the Spanish colonial period as a traditional Christian and Marian name, remaining a classic and recognizable feminine name across generations.
Estrella is a direct Spanish word and given name meaning 'star'. It has been established in the Philippines since the Spanish colonial era, often chosen both for its celestial meaning and Marian devotion (Nuestra Señora de la Estrella / Stella Maris).
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to nicknames like Ella, Estrel, Elay, or translated casually to 'Star'. It is often used as a standalone name or in combination with Maria (e.g., Maria Estrella).
Related forms
- Estrella Spanish
- Stella Latin
- Étoile French
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Estrella with common surname pairs
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How do I use Estrella with two Filipino surnames?
Estrella is the given name. The full name is Estrella + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Estrella a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Estrella is number 194, with 40,341 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.