Vashti
Persian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Vashti
Vashti is derived from Persian origin, likely from the word meaning "desired" or "beloved," though some sources suggest it may relate to "star" or "thread." The name appears in the Hebrew Bible as the queen of Persia in the Book of Esther, where she was the wife of King Ahasuerus before being deposed.
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Etymology
Vashti is derived from Persian origin, likely from the word meaning "desired" or "beloved," though some sources suggest it may relate to "star" or "thread." The name appears in the Hebrew Bible as the queen of Persia in the Book of Esther, where she was the wife of King Ahasuerus before being deposed.
Vashti currently ranks #8,823 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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