Name:
Esta
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Persian
Meaning:
Esta is a diminutive of Esther. Esther most likely originates in Old Persian language and means "star-like". Some sources also suggest its derivation from Ishtar, the Babylonian goddess of love. Esther has been one of the most popular feminine given names in the United States for a long time, especially in Jewish families. In the Bible, Esther was a Jewish queen and heroine of the Book of Esther.
Pronunciation:
ES-tÉ™
The Five Elements:
Earth
Also Spelled Like...:
Estta
Famous Esta:
Esta Terblanche : actress