Sitarah

The female first name Sitarah represents a variation of Sitara, an Indian variant of the ancient Persian name Setareh. Translated, this name means "the star."

What does the name Sitarah mean?

Sitarah, a female first name, is a modification of Sitara and derives from Setareh, an ancient Persian name. It literally means "the star." Its roots can be found in Old Persian, derived from the word stāreh or setāra (ستاره), which also means "the star." In the Bible, the name Setare is used as the Persian designation for the Jewish woman Hadassah, who later married the Persian King Xerxes I and protected the lives of the Jews during their exile in Persia. Other variants include Setara, Setare, and Sitora (in Tajik and Uzbek languages).

Where does the name Sitarah come from?

Sitarah is a female first name that originates from Old Persian and carries the meaning "the star." The origin of the term lies in the composition of the Old Persian words stāreh or setāra (ستاره), both of which mean "the star." The name is also common in India.

How do you pronounce Sitarah?

Si-ta-rah

Popularity

In Germany, Sitarah is a rather rare first name. It has not yet appeared in the German first name charts. The best ranking for the name Sitarah was in 2012, when it reached 4,406th place in the Canadian first name charts. Between 1980 and 2024, Sitarah was used as a first name in Canada fewer than 10 times, earning it 8,258th place. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Tara / Tari