Setareh
Setareh is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “A star”.
| Meaning | A star |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | ستاره |
| Pronunciation | seh-tah-REH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Setareh
Setareh means star in Persian, and it shares a distant Indo-European ancestor with the English word 'star'. It has long been a girl's name in Iran and Afghanistan, and Pakistani families use the closely related form Sitara. The name has no Arabic root. It is a bright, hopeful name that suits parents who want a daughter to shine, and it sits comfortably in Persian-speaking families.
Is Setareh a Muslim name?
Setareh is a Persian name meaning star, used by Muslim families in Iran and Afghanistan; Najma is an Arabic name with the same meaning.
How popular is Setareh?
It is common in Iran and Afghanistan, while Pakistan uses Sitara.
Gifts with the name Setareh
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Spellings and variants of Setareh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Setareh mean?
Setareh means 'A star'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Setareh a Muslim name?
Setareh is a Persian name meaning star, used by Muslim families in Iran and Afghanistan; Najma is an Arabic name with the same meaning.
How do you pronounce Setareh?
Setareh is pronounced seh-tah-REH.
Is Setareh a boy or girl name?
Setareh is usually a girl name.