The baby name Setareh is a Female name and is pronounced /seˈtɑːre/ (seh-TAH-reh).
Setareh is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Setareh is a Female name and is pronounced /seˈtɑːre/ (seh-TAH-reh).
Setareh is Persian in Origin.
Setareh is a Persian feminine name meaning “star,” from the noun setāre (ستاره). The image of the star as a sign of guidance, fate, and luminous beauty runs deep in Persian literature, so the name appears regularly in Persian-speaking communities, especially in Iran, Afghanistan, and the diaspora. It reads both classic and modern, with steady use in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Spelling varies with transliteration: Setareh, Setare, and Setāreh are all seen. Closely related forms across the region include Sitara (Urdu/Hindi), Sitora (Tajik), and Sitare in Ottoman Turkish, each reflecting the same Persian root. Informal nicknames such as Seti or Seta occur. The meaning remains consistent - “star” - making Setareh a luminous choice tied to Persian heritage and the centuries-old poetic tradition that celebrates the night sky.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Girls | 0 | #93 | 2 | 2,402 |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| HU | 0 | #115 | 1 | 1,675 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #124 | 2 | 3,755 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2010 | #173 | 2 | 1,467 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #185 | 546 | 8,334 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| IR | 0 | #214 | 16 | 4,221 | |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #325 | 5 | 7,429 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #519 | 7 | 11,303 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #531 | 22 | 10,162 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #593 | 5 | 20,968 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #724 | 15 | 3,895 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #818 | 21 | 4,949 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #910 | 7 | 8,487 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #934 | 22 | 5,933 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| TR | 0 | #1,191 | 21 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,427 | 20 | 9,415 |
Setareh is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:
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