Estelle

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French Estelle, from Occitan estela (“star”), from Latin stēlla. Doublet of étoile, estoile, stella, and stelo. Name of a third century martyr.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɛˈstɛl/
• Rhymes: -ɛl

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Proper noun

Estelle

1. A female given name from French [in turn from Occitan]

Anagrams

• tellees

French

Etymology

Adapted borrowing of Occitan estela (“star”), from Latin stēlla (“star”). Doublet of étoile.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɛs.tɛl/
• Rhymes: -ɛl

Proper noun

Estelle f

1. a female given name from Occitan