Ester
Spanish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ester
The name 'Ester' is derived from the Greek name 'Esther', which is itself derived from the Persian name 'Esther', meaning 'star' or 'hidden one', and is linguistically rooted in the Old Persian word 'star' (stār).
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Etymology
The name 'Ester' is derived from the Greek name 'Esther', which is itself derived from the Persian name 'Esther', meaning 'star' or 'hidden one', and is linguistically rooted in the Old Persian word 'star' (stār). The name 'Ester' is used in various cultures and religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and is notably associated with the biblical figure of Esther, the queen of Persia, who saved the Jewish people from persecution.
Ester currently ranks #1,574 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1925.
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