Aster
English (Rare) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Aster
The given name 'Aster' means "star," derived from the Ancient Greek word *astḗr* (ἀστήρ).
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Etymology
The given name 'Aster' means "star," derived from the Ancient Greek word *astḗr* (ἀστήρ). It is used in English-speaking and Greek cultures, often as a feminine name, and has historical context in Greek mythology where the aster flower was associated with the goddess Astraea.
Aster currently ranks #2,935 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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