Astra
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Astra
The name 'Astra' means "star" and derives from the Latin *astra* (plural of *astrum*), itself from the Greek *astron* (ἄστρον).
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Etymology
The name 'Astra' means "star" and derives from the Latin *astra* (plural of *astrum*), itself from the Greek *astron* (ἄστρον). It is used primarily in modern English-speaking and European cultures, often as a feminine given name, with no specific religious or historical significance beyond its classical astronomical roots.
Astra currently ranks #2,612 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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