Estelle
English
Etymology
Borrowed from French Estelle, from Occitan estela (“star”), from Latin stēlla. Doublet of étoile, estoile, stella, and stelo. Name of a third century martyr.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɛˈstɛl/
- Rhymes: -ɛl
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Proper noun
Estelle
- A female given name from French [in turn from Occitan]
Anagrams
French
Etymology
Adapted borrowing of Occitan estela (“star”), from Latin stēlla (“star”). Doublet of étoile.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɛs.tɛl/
- Rhymes: -ɛl
Proper noun
Estelle f
- a female given name from Occitan