The baby name Estrel is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /esˈtɾel/ (es-TREL).
Estrel is Roman in Origin.
The baby name Estrel is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /esˈtɾel/ (es-TREL).
Estrel is Roman in Origin.
Estrel is a rare feminine name whose layers point to “star.” In Romance usage it can be read as a clipped form of Spanish Estrella and Portuguese Estrela, both from Latin stella. In Jewish naming, Estrel aligns with the Yiddish diminutive Esterl (Esterle), an affectionate form of Esther - also commonly interpreted as “star,” possibly via Persian setareh. The parallel etymologies converge on the same luminous meaning and make Estrel feel both Old World and pared-back modern.
The name appears in late 19th-early 20th-century Ashkenazi records as a domestic or community call-name, and today surfaces occasionally as a minimalist alternative to Estelle or Estrella. Variants and cognates include Estelle, Estella, Estela, Estrella, Estrela, Esterl/Esterle, and Esther (Hester in English). Possible spellings are Estrelle or Estrell; short forms include Essie, Este, and Elle. Pronunciation is typically ESS-trell or eh-STRELL.
Estrel is a genuine rarity. In all, it appears just 12 times, across 7 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Estrel is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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