Sitara name meaning & origin

Meaning

Star

Sitara is understood to mean “Star”. The name comes from Persian and is traditionally used by Muslim families.

Name Details

Gender

Girl

Origin

Persian

Language

Persian

Religion / Tradition

Muslim

Name Type

Modern

Popularity

Uncommon

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

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If your family follows Vedic naming, the starting sound comes from your baby’s Nakshatra and Pada — check whether Sitara fits it.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning Star

Gender Girl

Origin Persian

Language Persian

Religion / Tradition Muslim

Name Type Modern

Popularity Uncommon

Sitara, letter by letter

Sitara has 6 letters — 3 vowels (i, a, a) and 3 consonants. It begins with S and ends with A.

S 3 · I 1 · T 4 · A 1 · R 2 · A 1 = 12 → 1 + 2 = 3

By the Chaldean method that TotsName uses, the name number of Sitara is 3, traditionally linked with Jupiter. A name number is a traditional guide for fun and reflection — it does not decide a child’s future. More baby names starting with S.

Questions About Sitara

What does the name Sitara mean?

Sitara is understood to mean “Star”. The name comes from Persian and is traditionally used by Muslim families.

Is Sitara a boy’s or girl’s name?

TotsName lists Sitara as a girl’s name, given most often in Muslim families.

What is the origin of Sitara?

Sitara comes from Persian.

How popular is Sitara?

On TotsName, Sitara is uncommon, and the name starts with S.

Can Sitara determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. The Rashi and Nakshatra come only from the date, exact time and place of birth, not from the name Sitara. Traditional naming may then use the Pada to pick a starting sound.

Important to Know

Sitara does not set a birth chart; only the birth date, time and place do.

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