Esther Meaning

What does Esther mean?

The name Esther is of Persian origin.

The meaning of Esther is "star".

Esther is generally used as a girl's name.

It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Es-ther.

The biblical name Esther, has a wonderfully memorable quality.

This 2 syllable name has sparkle and charm.

Esther is also great as a middle name.

Esther falls into the name categories biblical, celestial, classic.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Esther Summerson.

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 153 in baby name popularity for girls with 1,831 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 165 in baby name popularity for girls with 1,828 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

The trend's your friend. See how Esther has changed in popularity since 1880 by visiting the Esther Name Popularity Page.

The names Eistir, Ester, Esteri, Hester, Yesfir are all forms of Esther.

Esther has the diminutives (nicknames) Essa, Essie, Esta.

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Would you like to fingerspell the name Esther in American Sign Language?

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Just for fun, see the name Esther in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Esther in Nautical Flags page.