Ostara
AW-stah-ruh
Ostara is a girl’s name of Germanic origin, meaning “This name is derived from the Old Germanic goddess of spring and dawn, Eostre, who lends her name to the Easter festival.”. It currently ranks #9377 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2019.
What Ostara Means
“This name is derived from the Old Germanic goddess of spring and dawn, Eostre, who lends her name to the Easter festival.”
The Story of Ostara
Imagine a name tied to the very awakening of the earth, a harbinger of new beginnings.
Ostara draws its essence from the ancient Germanic goddess of spring and dawn, Eostre. This is the very deity whose name graces the Easter festival, symbolizing renewal and the vibrant energy of the season's rebirth.
When you say Ostara, you envision a daughter radiating joyful energy, a spark of life that ignites enthusiasm in all she encounters. This name speaks to a spirit of fertile creativity and an unstoppable zest for living, a force of nature.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#14 in 2019
Total Births
75
First Recorded
2011
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