Setareh
/S-EH-HH-T-AA-R-EH-HH/
Star — from Persian setāreh, descended from Avestan stār, ‘star,’ a cousin of English star and Greek astēr. A celestial, graceful Persian feminine name woven through the star-imagery of Persian poetry.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Setareh is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Star — from Persian setāreh, descended from Avestan stār, ‘star,’ a cousin of English star and Greek astēr. A celestial, graceful Persian feminine name woven through the star-imagery of Persian poetry.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
Setareh is a girl's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Star — from Persian setāreh, descended from Avestan stār, ‘star,’ a cousin of English star and Greek astēr. A celestial, graceful Persian feminine name woven through the star-imagery of Persian poetry." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Setareh is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Setareh carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Setareh's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Setareh carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “Star — from Persian setāreh, descended from Avestan stār, ‘star,’ a cousin of English star and Greek astēr. A celestial, graceful Persian feminine name woven through the star-imagery of Persian poetry.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
NameRoot shows you the depth. See Setareh's Arabic roots, the values it carries, and how it scores for your family.
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Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Setareh resonates in either tradition.
Setareh's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Setareh's full reading →
Does Setareh go with your family's names?
Setareh breaks into 8 sounds: /S-EH-HH-T-AA-R-EH-HH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Setareh sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Setareh beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Setareh — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Setareh
If Setareh resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Setareh
What does the name Setareh mean?
Setareh means "Star — from Persian setāreh, descended from Avestan stār, ‘star,’ a cousin of English star and Greek astēr. A celestial, graceful Persian feminine name woven through the star-imagery of Persian poetry.." It is a girl name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Setareh a boy or girl name?
Setareh is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Setareh?
Setareh is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Setareh a Muslim name?
Yes. Setareh is a girl name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Setareh mean in Persian?
Setareh originates from Persian, where it means "Star — from Persian setāreh, descended from Avestan stār, ‘star,’ a cousin of English star and Greek astēr. A celestial, graceful Persian feminine name woven through the star-imagery of Persian poetry.."
What are common nicknames for Setareh?
Common short forms of Setareh include Seta, Seti.
What is the numerology of Setareh?
Setareh has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
Is Setareh an Islamic name?
Yes. Setareh is an Arabic girl name meaning "Star — from Persian setāreh, descended from Avestan stār, ‘star,’ a cousin of English star and Greek astēr. A celestial, graceful Persian feminine name woven through the star-imagery of Persian poetry.", widely used in Muslim families, including Other and Persian communities.
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