When we are expecting a baby, one of the first things we start playing and thinking about is the choice of name. Some couples are clear about this and choose to continue the tradition of using the family name, but others decide to seek inspiration from other places.
In that search, we can find ideas in various places, such as literature or other languages and cultures. But sometimes, inspiration can be found by raising our eyes to the sky. We share 101 names for children inspired by the universe and astronomy.
Girls' names inspired by the universe and astronomy that begin with S, T and U, V and Z:
Sabik: is the second brightest star in the constellation of Ophiuchus. Its name comes from Arabic and means "the one that precedes, that comes before".
Selene: In Greek mythology, Selene was an ancient moon goddess, daughter of the titans Hyperion and Tea. It means "The woman of light" or "The one of the flash".
Stella: of Latin origin, it means "star".
Nina Sleeping
Tabit: is a star in the constellation of Orion. Its name comes from Arabic and means "the one that lasts".
Talitha: it is the ninth brightest star in the constellation of the Big Dipper. Its name comes from Arabic and means "third".
Tania: is the name of two stars located to the north and south of the Ursa Major constellation. It comes from Arabic and means "second".
Tebe: is a small satellite of Jupiter, named after a daughter of the King of Egypt.
Ursa: is the Latin word for the first name of the famous Ursa Major and Ursa Minor constellations. It means "bear".
Vega: it is the fifth brightest star in the night sky and has been widely researched, even being catalogued as the most important star in the sky after the Sun. Its name comes from a transliteration of the Arabic word wāqi', which means "falling" or "landing".
Sail: it is a southern constellation, part of the constellation Argo Navis, in which it represents the sail of a ship.
Zaniah: is the name of a star in the constellation Virgo. Its name is of Arabic origin and means "angle".