Asteria

Greek
"star"

Asteria Origin and Meaning

The name Asteria is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "star".

Asteria is an Anglicized spelling of the Greek Astraea or Astraia, the goddess of justice and innocence. She became the constellation Virgo, so all forms of this name would be especially appropriate for a child born in late August or early September.

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  • Asteria
    role in the opera 'Nerone' by Arrigo Boito
  • Asteria
    goddess of justice and stars.
  • Asteria
    several figures in Greek Mythology.
  • Asteria
    role in Handel's opera, Tamerlano.