Baby name
RISING
🇭🇺 🇷🇴 Astra
/AHS · trah/
Meaning
“Star”
Hungarian feminine name from Latin astrum (star), symbolizing celestial aspiration and bearing resonance with mythology and astronomical metaphor across Romance and Hungarian traditions.
Nicknames
aster
Vibe
classic
How it ages.
Astra commands quiet sophistication; celestial names gain traction globally and Astra positions well within that movement.
The cultural moment.
Hungary and Romania report Astra gaining traction among educated parents since 2018, aligning with broader celestial-name adoption across Europe.