Names

Greek form of Astraea.

People with the name Basha have a deep inner desire for love and companionship, and want to work with others to achieve peace and harmony.

Latinized form of the Greek Ἀστραία (Astraia), derived from Greek ἀστήρ (aster) meaning “star”. Astraea was a Greek goddess of justice and innocence. After wickedness took root in the world she left the earth and became the constellation Virgo.

People with the name Basha have a deep inner desire for love and companionship, and want to work with others to achieve peace and harmony.

Means “star”, ultimately from Greek ἀστήρ (aster). This name has only been (rarely) used since the 20th century.

From a surname derived from Occitan astur meaning “hawk”.

People with the name Basel have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.

From a surname that was originally derived from either a place name meaning “east town” in Old English or from the given name Æðelstan.

Means “peace, tranquility” in Kurdish.

The name of a Gaulish hero (Astérix in the original French) in a comic book series of the same name, debuting 1959. His name is a pun based on French astérisque meaning “asterisk, little star” but appearing to end with the Gaulish element rix meaning “king” (seen for example in the historical figure Vercingetorix). All male Gauls in the series have humorous names ending with -iks.