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Boy/GirlPronounced American English /ˈæs.təɹ/; British English /ˈæs.tə/

Aster

This name comes from the name of the flower, which is derived via Latin from Greek ἀστήρ meaning "star".

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Aster is a boy/girl name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈæs.təɹ/; British English /ˈæs.tə/.

GenderBoy/Girl
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈæs.təɹ/; British English /ˈæs.tə/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the name of the flower, which is derived via Latin from Greek ἀστήρ ( aster ) meaning "star".

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Usage: english

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