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

  1. 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

  1. a female given name from Occitan