Hebrew/Persian · Girl name
Ester
“meaning uncertain; possibly star or related to Ishtar”
About the name Ester
Ester is a form of Esther used in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Scandinavian languages, and Czech. The name Esther appears in the Hebrew Bible, where her original Hebrew name is Hadassah, meaning ‘myrtle.’ The etymology of Esther is debated; it is traditionally linked to the Persian word for ‘star,’ but some scholars suggest a connection to the Babylonian goddess Ishtar. Queen Esther, a Jewish heroine, became the wife of the Persian king Ahasuerus and played a key role in saving the Jewish people, an event commemorated during the festival of Purim.
- Meaning
- meaning uncertain; possibly star or related to Ishtar
- Origin
- Hebrew/Persian
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ES-ter(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Esther
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Middle names for Ester
- Ester Marie
- Ester Sofia
- Ester Leah
- Ester Tova
- Ester Ruth
Questions about Ester
- What does Ester mean?
- Ester is a Hebrew name meaning "meaning uncertain; possibly star or related to Ishtar".
- How do you pronounce Ester?
- Ester is pronounced ES-ter, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Ester?
- Variants of Ester include Esther.
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