Stelle
Latin · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Stelle
Stelle is derived from the Latin word "stella," meaning "star," and represents a direct borrowing of this astronomical term into various European languages.
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Etymology
Stelle is derived from the Latin word "stella," meaning "star," and represents a direct borrowing of this astronomical term into various European languages. The name has been used across Germanic and Romance-speaking cultures, particularly in German-speaking regions and Italy, with historical usage dating back to the medieval period as both a given name and a surname.
Stelle currently ranks #3,962 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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