ステラ
Sutera
ステラ (Sutera) is the Japanese way to say the female given name Stella.
ステラ is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
Sutera
Did you know?
- While ステラ is a phonetic transcription, some Japanese parents choose the name ステラ and assign it kanji characters, such as 星 meaning 'star', to give the name a traditional visual identity.
- In Japanese pop culture, particularly in anime and video games, names like ステラ are often used to give a character a 'Western' or 'exotic' feeling.
- Japanese speakers may add an honorific like ちゃん to the end, creating ステラちゃん, which transforms the name from a formal label into an affectionate term for a child or close friend.
Examples in context
- ステラさんは優しいです。Sutera-san wa yasashii desu.Stella is kind.
- ステラはどこにいますか？Sutera wa doko ni imasu ka?Where is Stella?
- 私の友達はステラです。Watashi no tomodachi wa Sutera desu.My friend is Stella.
Example conversation
Kenta and Misaki are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- 健太 Kentaステラは今日来ますか？Sutera wa kyou kimasu ka?Is Stella coming today?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、ステラさんは来ますよ。Hai, Sutera-san wa kimasu yo.Yes, Stella is coming.
- 健太 Kentaそれは嬉しいですね。Sore wa ureshii desu ne.That is good to hear.
- 美咲 Misaki彼女はとても楽しみにしています。Kanojo wa totemo tanoshimi ni shite imasu.She is looking forward to it very much.
