Sterre

Sterre is a term found in Dutch-language sources with multiple uses. Historically, sterre was an archaic or poetic plural form for ster, meaning star, in Middle Dutch and Early Modern Dutch texts. The modern plural form of ster is sterren, and sterre is rarely used outside historical or literary contexts today.

In contemporary use, Sterre is also a feminine given name in the Netherlands and Flanders. As a given name, it evokes the image of the stars and is part of a broader trend of astronomical names in Dutch-speaking regions. The spelling Sterre is common in Dutch-speaking communities, and the name is used without a fixed meaning beyond its celestial associations.

In literature and hymnody, sterre can appear as a symbol of light, guidance, or the night sky. In onomastic studies, Sterre is recorded as a given name and, less frequently, as a surname.