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Origin: Persian

Meaning: Star

Ever looked up at the stars and wondered what they’re all about? In the works of Plato, they’re heavenly bodies, symbolic of the eternal, the divine, and the spiritual. Aristotle said they were made of matter entirely different from the four earthly elements. Monikers that mean “star” are just as multitudinous as the mysterious solar beings they’re inspired by. The Persian and Urdu girl’s name, Sitara, however, comes with a special rarity that’ll make your darling out-dazzle the rest. Much like a star, it might take another few years for you to figure your little one out. But in the meantime, let Sitara remind you exactly what they’re made for—to shine!