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The baby name Aster is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæs.tər/ (AS-ter).

Aster is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /ˈæs.tər/ (AS-ter)

What is the meaning of the name Aster ?

The baby name Aster is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæs.tər/ (AS-ter).

Aster is Greek in Origin.

Aster derives from Greek astēr “star,” the source of words like asterisk and astronomy. The term named the daisy-like aster flower for its star-shaped petals, and the botanical association helped Aster emerge in English as a given name in the late 19th century during the vogue for nature and flower names. Contemporary use is increasingly unisex, appealing for its crisp sound and celestial-floral imagery.

Variants and related forms include Astra (a Latinized “star” cognate), Asteria (Greek) and its masculine Asterios, and Astera as a rarer feminine form. In Ethiopia, Aster is widely used as the Amharic form of Esther, connecting it to biblical variants Esther, Ester, and Estera. The core meaning remains “star,” with added symbolism from the aster bloom - wisdom, patience, and affection - traditionally a September flower.

Aster has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Aster

Aster Aweke Musician · Born 1959 · Ethiopia Aster Aweke is a well-known Ethiopian musician famous for her soulful voice and unique blend of traditional Ethiopian music with modern sounds. She gained popularity with songs like 'Tizita' and 'Yedi Gosh,' which have resonated with audiences both in Ethiopia and internationally.

Aster – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
ET 0 #4 3 246
ET Girls 0 #5 13 372
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
SD 0 #101 2 2,130
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
Belgium Boys 2024 #107 82 401
SD Girls 0 #110 421 7,678
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
IQ 0 #131 3 3,533
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
MT Girls 0 #150 4 3,773
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
Sweden Girls 2022 #176 4 1,568
Sweden Boys 2021 #182 2 1,578
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
AO Girls 0 #215 3 4,575
AE Girls 0 #223 375 20,968
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
NA Girls 0 #233 5 7,146
GR Girls 0 #244 6 6,293
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
France Girls 1950 #252 3 966
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
QA Girls 0 #265 52 15,378
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
Canada Girls 2024 #280 6 2,795
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
OM Girls 0 #296 101 15,987
AL Boys 0 #300 4 5,122
Canada Boys 2024 #302 5 2,588
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
KW Girls 0 #316 205 19,177
DK Girls 0 #322 8 7,429
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
HK 0 #333 16 8,483
JO Girls 0 #333 7 7,570
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
MY 0 #350 5 12,352
CN Girls 0 #354 6 8,829
YE 0 #363 19 8,639
Finland Girls 0 #369 23 1,368
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PH Girls 0 #374 17 13,098
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
NL 0 #382 10 2,481
LB 0 #397 300 13,263
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
EG 0 #406 7 6,387
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
SD Boys 0 #407 39 10,523
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
BH 0 #453 101 17,937
PS Girls 0 #453 71 10,981
IQ Girls 0 #465 40 11,303
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
RU Girls 0 #515 9 11,913
RU Boys 0 #522 5 12,621
LY 0 #524 12 12,703
HK Girls 0 #528 88 16,104
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
SG Girls 0 #550 37 18,916
IL Girls 0 #551 67 11,648
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
PS Boys 0 #558 4 10,655
SA Girls 0 #561 395 25,931
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
IL Boys 0 #620 6 10,983
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #691 7 13,071
CL Boys 0 #694 7 13,390
IT 0 #704 11 4,183
SY 0 #706 23 11,684
Finland Girls 2026 #720 19 3,895
EG Girls 0 #727 236 14,742
QA Boys 0 #738 6 18,093
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
KW Boys 0 #745 25 18,755
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
Germany Girls 0 #816 23 4,949
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
NL Girls 0 #836 120 5,933
United States Boys 2024 #847 46 7,044
United States Girls 2024 #855 62 8,487
TN 0 #859 7 13,765
OM Boys 0 #869 13 17,948
EG Boys 0 #875 12 15,035
CO Boys 0 #910 11 15,656
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
PE Boys 0 #922 5 14,506
NL Boys 0 #939 13 5,873
MY Girls 0 #946 49 24,821
MX Boys 0 #968 15 16,355
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,069 24 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #1,096 46 25,928
MY Boys 0 #1,097 15 25,439
MA 0 #1,111 18 20,986
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
DZ 0 #1,159 18 20,130
TR 0 #1,196 16 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,267 6 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,345 102 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,418 54 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,544 71 28,008

Aster is popular in 72 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Flanders, Belgium
Flanders, Belgium
Belgium
Canada

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People also ask about Aster

Aster is predominantly a girl's name.
Aster is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈæs.tər/ (AS-ter).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Asteria, Astra, Astraea, Astor, Asta and Astera.
Across languages, Aster has these equivalents: Stella (Latin), Estelle / Estella (French/Latin), Esther (Persian/Hebrew, 'star'), Estrella (Spanish), Sitara (Hindi/Urdu, 'star'), and 5 more.
Yes — Aster ranked #107 in Belgium in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Aster ranks highest in Belgium (#107 in 2024).
Aster's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #910 in 2014 to #855 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Aster are in our database, including Aster Aweke (Musician).