Ester: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Ester · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Ester: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Star»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Persian-Hebrew
Popularity
69 out of 100
Where Ester is popular
- AlbaniaPopular
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About the Name Ester
With its Persian-Hebrew heritage, Ester has long been valued for its meaning, "Star." It is the kind of girl's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.
In everyday speech Ester is said Ester (2 syllables). Ester is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Ester is a steadily chosen option, scoring 69 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as celestial.
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FAQ
What does the name Ester mean?+
The name Ester means "Star".
What is the origin of the name Ester?+
Ester is a name of Persian-Hebrew origin.
Is Ester a girl or boy name?+
Ester is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Ester?+
Ester is pronounced Ester (2 syllables).
Is Ester a popular name?+
Ester is a steadily chosen option, scoring 69 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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