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Astrophel

Probably intended to mean "star lover", from Greek ἀστήρ meaning "star" and φίλος meaning "lover, friend".

Quick answer

Astrophel is a boy name.

GenderBoy

Meaning and history

Probably intended to mean "star lover", from Greek ἀστήρ ( aster ) meaning "star" and φίλος ( philos ) meaning "lover, friend". This name was first used by the 16th-century poet Philip Sidney in his collection of sonnets Astrophel and Stella.

Notes and context

Usage: literature