Western Names · Girl
Esther name meaning
“star (one interpretation)”
- Letters
- 6
- Syllables
- 2●●
- First letter
- E
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Category
- Western Names
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
2
records of Malaysian citizens on Wikidata carry the name Esther
A count of Wikidata records, not of the population.Esther is a girl's name from Hebrew, often interpreted as meaning 'star'.
What does Esther mean?
About the name Esther
Esther is a Hebrew name (אֶסְתֵר) known from the Book of Esther in the Old Testament. Its origin is disputed: it is linked either to a Persian word for 'star' or to the goddess name Ishtar. The spelling Ester is also used.
| Gender | ♀ Girl |
|---|---|
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Syllables | Es-ther |
Sources
- Behind the Name: Esther · behindthename.com · meaning
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