Estela
Estela is a Christian girl name of Latin, via Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning “Star”.
| Meaning | Star |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via Spanish and Portuguese |
| Pronunciation | es-TEH-lah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico |
Meaning and origin of Estela
Estela is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Stella, from the Latin stella, 'star'. It is closely tied to Stella Maris, 'Star of the Sea', an ancient title for the Virgin Mary used by sailors and fishing communities. The name is also associated with the town of Estella in Navarre on the pilgrim road to Santiago. In Spanish it is sometimes treated as a cousin of Estrella.
Is Estela a Christian name?
Estela is a Christian name through its link to Mary as Stella Maris, Star of the Sea, a title used in Catholic devotion since the early Middle Ages.
How popular is Estela?
Moderately used in Spain and Latin America.
Gifts with the name Estela
- Estela name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Estela baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Estela
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Estela mean?
Estela means 'Star'. It is of Latin, via Spanish and Portuguese origin.
Is Estela a Christian name?
Estela is a Christian name through its link to Mary as Stella Maris, Star of the Sea, a title used in Catholic devotion since the early Middle Ages.
How do you pronounce Estela?
Estela is pronounced es-TEH-lah.
Is Estela a boy or girl name?
Estela is usually a girl name.