ستاره

Setareh

girlPersian

Setareh is a Muslim girl name meaning “Star”.

MeaningStar
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingستاره
Pronunciationseh-tah-REH
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Setareh

Setareh is the Persian word for star, related to the old Indo-European word that also gives English 'star'. It is a long-standing girl's name in Iran and Afghanistan, and in Pakistan the same word appears as Sitara. It has no Arabic root.

Is Setareh a Muslim name?

Yes, Setareh is used by Muslim families in Iran and Afghanistan. It is a Persian name meaning star. An Arabic name with the same meaning is Najma.

Where is the name Setareh used?

Common in Iran and Afghanistan; Sitara is used in Pakistan.

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Spellings and variants of Setareh

SitaraSetare

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Setareh mean?

Setareh means 'Star'. It comes from Persian.

Is Setareh a Muslim name?

Yes, Setareh is used by Muslim families in Iran and Afghanistan. It is a Persian name meaning star. An Arabic name with the same meaning is Najma.

How do you write Setareh in Arabic?

Setareh is written ستاره in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Setareh?

Setareh is pronounced seh-tah-REH.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.