Stellaluna

Latin
"Star and moon"

Stellaluna Origin and Meaning

The name Stellaluna is a girl's name meaning "Star and moon".

Stella and Luna are stylish night sky name for girls, from the Latin words for star and moon.

The two names were smooshed together by children's book author Janell Cannon in 1993. Cannon gave the name Stellaluna to a fictional fruit bat. It's since become a beloved picture book and favorite bedtime story.

Ellen Pompeo named her daughter Stella Luna in 2009.

Stellaluna in Pop Culture

  • "Stellaluna
    " 1993 children's book