♀ Name Hester

Q: What does the name Hester mean?

Hester 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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Hester is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Hester come from?

Hester is a Latin variant of the name Esther, which is 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 Hester mean?

Hester 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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Popularity of the name Hester

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