Estela

Estela is the Spanish and Portuguese variant of the name Stella and carries the meaning 'the star', derived from the Latin word stella. This first name is especially widespread in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking areas, including Latin America.

What does the name Estela mean?

The name Estela is a form of Stella and means 'the star', which traces back to the Latin word stella. Estela is popular throughout the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions as well as in Latin America. Related forms of Estela include Estell, Estella, Estelle, Estrela, Estrella, Estrelle, Stela, Stelle, Stellina, and Sterre.

Where does the name Estela come from?

The first name Estela has Latin roots and means 'the star'. Its origin is the Latin word stella, which stands for 'star'. It is widespread in the languages of Latin America, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Estela?

The sound of the name Estela is three syllables, soft and melodic. It is pronounced as 'Es-te-la' [ɛsˈteːla] or [esˈtela]. The name begins with a clear 'Es', which conveys a certain lightness. The stressed middle syllable with the elongated 'e' adds brightness to the sound. The open ending '-la' brings a gentle and harmonious conclusion. Thus, Estela appears elegant, feminine, and present – soft in flow and clear in expression.

Popularity

In Germany, Estela is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female first names. Its best ranking was in 2007 when it reached 1,198th place. In the last ten years, Estela has been chosen as a first name about 80 times, placing it 2,873rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,275th. Worldwide, Estela is also assigned with varying frequency in different countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Ela

Similar first names

Famous people

• Estela Canto (Argentinian writer)
• Estela Renner (Brazilian film director)
• Estela Rivas (Dominican model)
• Estela V. Welldon (writer from Argentina)