Female Name
Esther
ˈɛs.təɹ
ˈɛs.tə
ɛs.tɛʁ
es.ˈteɾ
ˈɛs.tər
ˈɛs.tɐ
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
African princesses
Agent Emes characters
Anne Rice characters
Baldur's Gate characters
biblical women
Blues Hall of Fame inductees
books of the Bible
cat names
celestial
Charles Dickens characters
Writing Systems
אֶסְתֵרHebrew
ἘσθήρAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
79/100
classic160%
mature80%
formal120%
upper class100%
natural100%
wholesome120%
refined120%
strange80%
serious120%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Esther originates from the Hebrew name אֶסְתֵר (ʾEsṯer), which is believed to mean 'star' in Persian. It may also derive from the name of the Near Eastern goddess Ishtar. In the biblical context, Esther is the eponymous heroine of the Book of Esther, where she plays a pivotal role in saving the Jewish people from extermination in the Persian Empire. Her original Hebrew name was Hadassah, and she is celebrated for her courage and wisdom.
Etymology
Original Form:
אֶסְתֵר (ʾEsṯer)
Evolution:
The name evolved from its Hebrew origins to become widely used in English-speaking countries, particularly after the Protestant Reformation. It gained further popularity in America following the birth...
Source:
Hebrew, with possible Persian influences.