It is not greek for star. It is derived from greek for star "aster". It also isn't greek name. It was name used in Soviet era with mostly communist intent.
I prefer Zirka, Zvezda. But Zirka more than Zvezda :)
I also like "zvizka" but I think it's too obscure variant word for be name. It's varairt word for star in Surzhyk.
Though Astrela is very nice name :)
Eta Astrela reminds me of "shoot" strelyat'
This message was edited 5/30/2025, 6:34 AM