Stella Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Stella Name at a Glance

Name	Stella
Meaning	Star.
Origin	Swedish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Stella Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Stella means “Star”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Stella Name Origin

Our database records Stella under Swedish origin. Browse more Swedish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Stella a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Stella is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Stella

When considering Stella for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.