We compiled a list of boy names that will bring about images of light and love — they all mean star or a variation of star. There are a lot of boy names that mean star, take a look!
Sirius
Sirius is of Greek origin. The name means “burning brightly, glowing”. It’s the name of the brightest star in the sky.
Rasalas
Rasalas is of Arabic origin. The name literally translates to “the Northern star of the lion’s head”. The meaning comes from the Leo constellation.
Hesperos
Hesperos is of Greek origin. The name refers to the planet Venus in Greek mythology. It means “evening star, evening”.
Jiemba
Jiemba is a common name among Australian Aboriginals. The name in the Wiradjuri means “laughing star”.
Najm
From Arabic origins, Najm means “morning star”. It’s a popular name in Central and South Asia, and the Middle East.
Sterling
Sterling is of English origin. It was originally a surname and is associated with a type of silver. However, Sterling means “little star, starling”.
Lintang
Lintang is of Indonesian origin. The name may also have the spelling Bintang. It means “star”.
Kilo
Kilo is of Hawaiian origin. Kilo means “one who observes the stars, daydreamer”.
Indus
Indus is of Indian origin. The name means “star” and is popular in the Hindu religion. Indus is also the name of the river that flows through Pakistan, Tibet, and India.
Aranck
Aranck comes from the Algonquin tribe. The name is of Native American origin. it means “stars”.
Astin
From French origin, Astin means “star-like, bright as a star”. The name also has other meanings based on its origin.
Astro
Astro is a name that’s slowly rising in popularity as a baby name. It has Greek origins. It means “of the stars”.
Taariq
Taariq is of Arabic origin. Taariq means “night comer, morning star, visitor”.
Astrophel
Astrophel is of Greek origin. It combines two Greek words “Astro” and “phil” to make the meaning. It means “star lover”. It was created by a 16th-century poet.
Vesper
Vesper came from the Latin term for the planet Venus. It’s of Latin origin. Vesper means “evening star”.
Tarak
Tarak is of Indian origin. The name has two different meanings. It means “protector, star”.
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