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The Name Stella - Origin and Meaning of Stella
  



The Name Stella - Origin and Meaning of Stella


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Stella

Latin

Usage of the Name Stella

English

Meaning of the Name Stella

The name Stella means "star" in Latin. It was taken from Stella Maris, the title of the Virgin Mary meaning "star of the sea" in Latin.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Stella Adler (1901 - 1992), an American actress; Stella Parton (born 1949), an American singer and songwriter; Stella Tennant (born 1970), a Scottish model; Stella McCartney (born 1971), an English fashion designer (she is the daughter of Paul McCartney).
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