Setareh

Setareh (Persian: ستاره) is the Persian word for "star" and has long been used as a feminine given name in Persian-speaking societies. Attested in modern and classical Persian usage, the term appears frequently in poetry and literary metaphors for beauty and guidance. As a given name, Setareh is chosen for its celestial imagery and lyrical sound; it is distinct from, though related to, South Asian forms such as [[Sitara]] and shorter Persian variants like [[Setare]]. The name is not a Quranic term but is widely used among Muslim families influenced by Persian culture and literature. Setareh's phonetic pattern (seh-TAH-reh) preserves Persian stress and vowel quality; in onomastic studies it is classified under names derived from natural and celestial vocabulary. Because of its literary pedigree, Setareh appeals to families seeking a culturally rich, poetic, and less-common Islamic female name with Persian roots.