Esther
Found 10 entry about "Esther"
אֶסְתֵר(Hebrew)
Ἐσθήρ(Ancient Greek)
EHS-tu(German)
EHS-tər(English, Dutch)
ES-ter
ehs-TEHR(Spanish)
Esther Name meanings & History
Star, Hidden, Myrtle leaf. Esther is mainly used as a feminine given name. It can be used as a first or middle name.
Zodiac Sign of Esther: Expressive Gemini
Synonyms of Esther:
E: Environment,Enlighten,Entertain,Exaggerate,Enliven,Expressive
S: Security,Status,Social Standing,Sensuality,Success,Sex,Solidity
T: Doubting Thomas,Tireless,Truth,Talkative,Testy,Touchy,Tacky
H: Haggle,Heart's Desire,Hope,Hobnobbing,Hyper
R: Restless,Rational,Reason,Resourceful
Esther is:- a Class name
- a Classic name
- a Formal name
- a Mature name
- a Natural name
- a Refined name
- a Serious name
- a Strange name
- a Upper name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
Famous people named Esther include author Esther Forbes, actress Esther Williams, and singer Esther Phillips.
2.) ESTHER (Female)
Usage: Irish
Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Esther is a name of debated origin and meaning. See ESTHER (English Names). Eistir is the Gaelic form. (ESTER)
3.) ESTHER (Female)
Usage: German
Meanings: Of debated origin and meaning, some believe it to be the Persian translation of the Hebrew name Hadassah (myrtle); others think it is derived from the Persian stara (star). It has also been suggested that it is derived from the Babylonian Ishtar, the name of a goddess of love and fertility. The name is borne in the Bible by the Jewish wife of the Persian king Ahasuerus. (ES-TER)
4.) ESTHER (Female)
Usage: Biblical
Meanings: Of debated origin and meaning. See ESTHER (English Names). The name is borne in the Bible by the cousin and foster daughter of Mordecai. She became the wife and queen of the Persian king Ahasuerus. Through the wisdom of Mordecai and the boldness of Esther, the plotting of Haman to destroy the Jews was circumvented, an event celebrated by the Jewish feast of Purim. Esther’s story is told in the Old Testament book that bears her name. (ESS-TER)
5.) Esther (Female)
6.) ESTHER (Female)
Usage: French
Meanings: Of debated origin and meaning, some believe it to be the Persian translation of the Hebrew name Hadassah (myrtle); others think it is derived from the Persian stara (star). It has also been suggested that it derives from the Babylonian Ishtar, the name of a goddess of love and fertility. Esther is borne in the Bible by the Jewish wife of the Persian king Ahasuerus. (ESTER)
7.) ESTHER (Female)
Usage: English
Meanings: Popular name of debated origin and meaning. Some believe it to be the Persian translation of the Hebrew name Hadassah (myrtle); others think it is derived from the Persian stara (star). It has also been suggested that it derived from the Babylonian Ishtar, the name of a goddess of love and fertility. The name is borne in the Bible by the Jewish wife of the Persian king Ahasuerus. (ESS-TER)
8.) Esther (Female)
Usage: Persian
Meanings: (Persian) star. Bible: the Jewish captive whom Ahasuerus made his queen. See also Hester.
Other Forms: Estar, Esthur, Eszter, Eszti
9.) Esther (Female)
10.) ESTHER (Female)
Usage:
Meanings: Of debated origin and meaning, some believe it to be the Persian translation of the Hebrew name Hadassah (myrtle); others think it is derived from the Persian stara (star). It has also been suggested that it is derived from the Babylonian Ishtar, the name of a goddess of love and fertility. The name is borne in the Bible by the cousin and adopted daughter of Mordecai who became the queen of King Ahasuerus. Her story is told in the Old Testament book of Esther. Var: Ester. Pet: Essie. (EH-STER)
