Home

Sitara

Sitara is a feminine given name and a common noun in several South Asian languages. In Urdu and Hindi, sitara means star, used both literally and metaphorically to denote brightness, fame, or guidance. The term derives from Persian sitāra, and through linguistic contact it entered South Asian vocabulary and naming practices.

As a given name, Sitara is used across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and among diaspora communities. It is

In culture, Sitara has been used in literature, cinema, and music as a title or character name

While most commonly encountered as a female given name, Sitara can appear in various contexts as a

chosen
for
its
positive
associations
with
light
and
visibility
and
as
part
of
a
broader
tradition
of
Persian-
and
Arabic-derived
names
in
the
region.
to
convey
elegance,
radiance,
or
heroism,
reflecting
the
symbolic
meaning
of
the
star.
The
name
also
appears
in
branding
and
occasionally
in
toponymy
in
areas
where
Persianate
linguistic
influence
is
present.
symbolic
term
for
star.
Its
usage
underscores
the
cross-cultural
influence
of
Persian,
Urdu,
and
Hindi
vocabularies
in
naming
and
expression.