what does stella mean in german
[ 2 syll. (s)tel-la, st-e-lla ] The baby girl name Stella is pronounced as STAHL-aa- â . Stella is of Latin origin. It is used mainly in the English, German, and Italian languages. It is literally from the word stella meaning 'star'. The first name was initially derived from 'Stella Maris', a title for the Virgin Mary meaning 'star of the sea'; from the medieval period it has been bestowed simply in reference to the brightness and beauty of a star.