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Esther: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“a star”
ایستھر
אסתר
What Esther means
Esther (ایستھر, Persian אסתר) is a Christian girl’s name that means “a star”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Esther.
Esther at a glance
- Meaning
- a star
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- es-ter
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- First letter
- E · ا
Meaning of Esther
- In English
- a star
- اردو میں معنی
- ستارہ
Origin and history of Esther
From Persian, through Hebrew Ester, meaning 'a star'. Easton derives it from the Persian word for star; her Hebrew name was Hadassah. Urdu Bible form آستر.
Base wordPersian, through Hebrew Ester
How to say and write Esther
- Say it
- es-ter2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Esther
- Urdu
- ایستھر
- Original script
- אסתר
- Other spellings
- Ester
- Known bearer
- Queen Esther
- Themes
- Light
Sibling names for Esther
Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Esther.
Names like Esther
- AuroraاروراdawnGirlLatin
- Berthaبرتھاbright; famousGirlGermanic
- Claraکلاراbright; clear; famousGirlLatin
- Clarissaکلاریساmost bright; most famousGirlLatin
- DianaڈیاناMeaning disputedGirlLatin
- HelenہیلنMeaning disputedGirlGreek
- Kiranکرنray of lightGirlUrdu
- LucindaلوسنڈاlightGirlLatin
- Lucyلوسیlight; born at daybreakGirlLatin
- Naheedناہیدthe planet VenusGirlPersian
Questions about the name Esther
What does the name Esther mean?
Esther means “a star”. In Urdu: ستارہ. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
Is Esther a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Esther is a girl’s name.
Is Esther a Christian name?
Yes. Esther is used by Christian families. It is of Persian origin. From Persian, through Hebrew Ester, meaning 'a star'. Easton derives it from the Persian word for star; her Hebrew name was Hadassah. Urdu Bible form آستر.
How do you pronounce Esther?
Say it “es-ter”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Esther in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Esther is written ایستھر. In its original script: אסתר.
What are other spellings of Esther?
Esther is also spelled Ester.
Who is a famous person named Esther?
Queen Esther
Is the meaning of Esther verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.