Sterre
Dutch · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Sterre
Sterre is a Dutch name meaning "star," derived from the Middle Dutch word "sterre," which traces back to Proto-Germanic *sternǎ.
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Etymology
Sterre is a Dutch name meaning "star," derived from the Middle Dutch word "sterre," which traces back to Proto-Germanic *sternǎ. The name is primarily used in the Netherlands and Flanders, with no significant religious association, though it reflects the Dutch cultural tradition of nature-inspired given names.
Sterre currently ranks #93 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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