What does Stella mean?
Stella means star — a name with literary roots (Streetcar Named Desire) + a vintage-modern feel that flows beautifully.
Origin
Religious / cultural tradition
Christian
Variations
Stella · Estella
Nicknames
Stell
Sibling name ideas
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