Meaning: Star
The story
Astra is a rare modern given name ultimately connected with the Greek word for star. Its celestial association is clear, though it should not be treated simply as the Latin plural stars in every use.
Nicknames
- Asta
- Star
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
- Modern
- Celestial
- Short
Origins
Astra comes from Latin.
More like Astra
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Dawn; other historical derivations also exist
Juno
Roman goddess name; original meaning unknown
Nova
New
Alma
Soul in Spanish; other independent roots exist
Luna
Moon
Vesta
Name of the Roman hearth goddess; probably related to Hestia
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