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Girl's nameOrigin: LatinMunicipal population recordThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Estella

[ˈɛstɛla]

Estella is an international female name with an ancient linguistic root and the meaning "star". It feels noble, melodic, and romantic, while remaining comprehensible in the Slovak environment. It also gained literary fame through the character of Estella Havisham in Dickens's novel Great Expectations.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Estella
Czech:
Estella
German:
Estella
Hungarian:
Estella
Polish:
Estella
Spanish:
French:
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Municipal population record

The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name Estella carries the charming and bright meaning of a shining star.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Estella je latinizovaný variant francúzskeho mena Estelle; jeho základom je latinské podstatné meno stella s významom „hviezda“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Estella is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Degree of global adaptability85 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

ESTELLA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

Local unique name

Traditional Slavic environment
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars

This name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈɛstɛla]

Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Estella
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Estelly
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Estelle
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Estellu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Estella!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Estelle
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Estellou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
EstellkaEstelkaStellaStellkaEllaEllka
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Estella
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Estella! Estellka! Stella! Stellka!

Test how Estella sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Estella Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

90 / 100Excellent
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Initials / monogram:with dots:E.S.without dots:ES
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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