Female

Esther

Name Meaning:

Possibly from the Persian word 'stara' meaning "star." Or from the name of the Babylonian goddess Ishtar. In the Bible, Esther was a Jewish queen of Persia who saved her people.

Noteable Namesakes

Queen Esther (Biblical Figure); Esther Williams (Swimmer/Actress); Esther Rolle (Actress); Esther Dyson (Entrepreneur)

Origin

Persian/Hebrew

Popularity

US: #141, UK: #134

Variations/Nicknames

Essie; Ettie; Hester; Estee

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