Estelle
/ɛs.tɛl/
Estelle is the French form of the female given name Estelle.
Estelle is used as a feminine given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables: /ɛs.tɛl/.
Did you know?
- The name Estelle is a doublet of the common French word étoile, meaning 'star'. While they share the same Latin root, Estelle was borrowed through Occitan rather than evolving directly from Latin.
- In French culture, names meaning 'star' like Estelle are often associated with the Virgin Mary, who is referred to as Stella Maris or 'Star of the Sea' in Latin liturgy.
- While Estelle is a name, the French word for 'star' is étoile. If you call a person une étoile in a professional context, it implies they are a rising star or a top performer.
Examples in context
- Estelle est une très bonne amie.Estelle is a very good friend.
- Est-ce que tu connais Estelle ?Do you know Estelle?
- J'ai croisé Estelle au marché ce matin.I ran into Estelle at the market this morning.
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are talking on the phone about a mutual friend.
- LéaSalut Nathan, tu as vu Estelle récemment ?Hi Nathan, have you seen Estelle lately?
- NathanNon, je n'ai pas parlé à Estelle cette semaine.No, I haven't spoken to Estelle this week.
- LéaElle me semble un peu absente en ce moment.She seems a bit absent lately.
- NathanJe lui enverrai un message demain.I will send her a message tomorrow.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Estelle, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Estelle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
