Astra

See also: astra and -astra

Latvian

Etymology

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. From astra (“aster flower”), of from Latin astrum (“star”).

Proper noun

Astra f

  1. A female given name.

References

  • Klāvs Siliņš: Latviešu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
  • Population Register of Latvia: Astra was the only given name of 1040 persons in Latvia on May 21st 2010.
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