Girl name
Sitare name meaning
“star; a light in the night sky”
Sitare means “star,” a luminous object in the sky. It comes from Persian sitāra, “star,” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. The word also belongs to Ottoman poetic vocabulary, giving the name a literary association alongside its clear image of stars shining at night.
What does Sitare mean?
Star; a light in the night sky
In Turkish: yıldız, gökteki ışıklı cisim
Sitare centers on the light of a star in the night sky. In older poetry, the word can accompany imagery of the heavens, fortune, and distance. It overlaps in meaning with the Turkish name Yıldız, while its Persian origin and place in Ottoman poetic vocabulary give it a distinct literary tone.
Origin of the name Sitare
From Persian sitāra, “star.” Ottoman Turkish used sitare both as a poetic word and as a personal name.
Double names with Sitare
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Sitare Cansel
Meaning of each name
- Sitare: star; a light in the night sky
- Cansel: life and flood; an image of surging life
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Bahriye Sitare
Meaning of each name
- Bahriye: of the sea; relating to the sea
- Sitare: star; a light in the night sky
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Sitare Rahşan
Meaning of each name
- Sitare: star; a light in the night sky
- Rahşan: radiant, bright, and luminous
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Talya Sitare
Meaning of each name
- Talya: dew of God
- Sitare: star; a light in the night sky
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Sitare Keziban
Meaning of each name
- Sitare: star; a light in the night sky
- Keziban: lady of the house; household mistress
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Bedia Sitare
Meaning of each name
- Bedia: unique, of exceptional beauty
- Sitare: star; a light in the night sky
How to pronounce Sitare
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sitaɾe/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ستاره |
Is Sitare a girl’s name?
Yes, Sitare is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sitare does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Sitare
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Sitare
- Sitare Akbaş · b. 1988
- Sitare Ağaoğlu · b. 1945
- Sitare Ağaoğlu · b. 1881
- Sitare Turan Bakır · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Sitare
What is the meaning of Sitare?
Sitare means “star; a light in the night sky”. From Persian sitāra, “star.” Ottoman Turkish used sitare both as a poetic word and as a personal name.
Is Sitare a girl’s name?
Yes, Sitare is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sitare in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sitare nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sitare?
Sitare is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Sitare have?
Sitare has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sitare?
Sitare does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Sitare?
Some ideas: Sitare Cansel; Bahriye Sitare; Sitare Rahşan.
Famous people named Sitare?
Notable people named Sitare include Sitare Akbaş, Sitare Ağaoğlu, Sitare Ağaoğlu.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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