Girl name guide

Esther name meaning, origin and style

Esther name meaning: star; origin debated. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.

Origin
Persian and Hebrew tradition
Meaning
star; origin debated
Say it
ES-ter

Choosing Esther

A biblical classic with a poised, quietly dramatic quality.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.

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