Sitora
Sitora is a Muslim girl name of Persian, Uzbek / Tajik form origin, meaning “Star”.
| Meaning | Star |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian, Uzbek / Tajik form |
| Pronunciation | see-TOH-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Central Asia |
Meaning and origin of Sitora
Sitora means star. It is how Tajik and Uzbek speakers say the Persian sitāra, because in Central Asia a long 'a' slides towards 'o', much as Zahra becomes Zuhra in some places. The name is hugely popular for girls in both Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Depending on the script in use, you may see it written in Latin letters or in Cyrillic as Ситора.
Is Sitora a Muslim name?
Sitora is a widespread name among Central Asian Muslims; it comes from Persian, not Arabic, and its meaning is simply star.
How popular is Sitora?
It is very common in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan and among Central Asian communities abroad.
Gifts with the name Sitora
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Spellings and variants of Sitora
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sitora mean?
Sitora means 'Star'. It is of Persian, Uzbek / Tajik form origin.
Is Sitora a Muslim name?
Sitora is a widespread name among Central Asian Muslims; it comes from Persian, not Arabic, and its meaning is simply star.
How do you pronounce Sitora?
Sitora is pronounced see-TOH-rah.
Is Sitora a boy or girl name?
Sitora is usually a girl name.