♀ Name Esther

Q: What does the name Esther mean?

Esther means 'star' (from Persian 'setâre/ستاره'). Esther could as well mean 'the hidden one' or 'secret' (from Hebrew 'satár/סְתַר' = to hide/to conceal). By the way, the name Hadassah has the meaning 'myrtle' (from Hebrew 'haḏás/הֲדַס').

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Esther is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Esther come from?

Esther is a biblical name of Hebrew and Persian origin. In the Book of Esther in the Old Testament, Esther was the name of the Jewish wife of the king of Persia. Her real name was Hadassah, which was changed into Esther to hide her identity.

What does the name Esther mean?

Esther means “star” (from Persian “setâre/ستاره”). Esther could as well mean “the hidden one” or “secret” (from Hebrew “satár/סְתַר” = to hide/to conceal). By the way, the name Hadassah has the meaning “myrtle” (from Hebrew “haḏás/הֲדַס”).

Pronunciation of Esther

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Variants

Esta Ester Eszter Estha

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Popularity of the name Esther

Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Esther is currently ranked #1117 on the name leaderboard.

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