Esther
Girl name · Persian · pronounced ESS-tur
Verified name
What does Esther mean?
Star
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 116 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 150 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Essie, Etta, Estar
Variant: Ester, Esteri
Related: Hadassah, Stella
Using Esther across cultures
Heroic Queen of Persia in Old Testament.
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