ستارہ

Sitara

girlPersian / UrduMuslim

Sitara is a Muslim girl name of Persian / Urdu origin, meaning “Star”.

MeaningStar
GenderGirl
OriginPersian / Urdu
Written asستارہ
Pronunciationsi-TAA-rah
TraditionMuslim
Used inPakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, India

Meaning and origin of Sitara

Sitara simply means star; sitāra is the ordinary word in Urdu and Persian. It has served as a girl's name for a long time in Afghanistan, Iran and South Asia. It is not Arabic, yet it fits naturally beside Arabic star names such as Thurayya and Najma. Afghan and Pakistani families are especially fond of it, and its bright, simple meaning makes it easy to love.

Is Sitara a Muslim name?

Many Muslim families choose Sitara; it comes from Persian and Urdu rather than Arabic, and its meaning of star is entirely fitting.

How popular is Sitara?

It is common in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan, while in Iran the usual form is Setareh.

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Spellings and variants of Sitara

SetarehSitoraSitarahSetara

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sitara mean?

Sitara means 'Star'. It is of Persian / Urdu origin.

Is Sitara a Muslim name?

Many Muslim families choose Sitara; it comes from Persian and Urdu rather than Arabic, and its meaning of star is entirely fitting.

How do you pronounce Sitara?

Sitara is pronounced si-TAA-rah.

Is Sitara a boy or girl name?

Sitara is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.