Stella

/ˈstɛlə/ noun

Definition

A feminine given name meaning 'star' in Latin.

Etymology

From Latin 'stella' (star). Used as a given name, popularized by 'A Streetcar Named Desire' character Stella DuBois.

Kelly Says

Stella became iconic from Marlon Brando's anguished yell 'STELLA!' in A Streetcar Named Desire—that single scene made the name synonymous with dramatic passion in American culture!

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