Name:
Esther
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Persian
Meaning:
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-tər
The Five Elements:
Earth
Also Spelled Like...:
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Famous Esther:
Esther Canadas : model
Esther Allison : writer
Esther Bigeou : jazz artist
Esther Croft : writer
Esther Dyson : writer
Esther Fine : writer
Esther Hart : musician
Esther Haynes : jazz artist
Esther Hunt : artist
Esther Lyons : published author
Esther Raab : writer
Esther Rolle : actress
Esther Vergeer : athlete
Esther Williams : actress
Esther Wood : writer