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Girl Name

Esther

"Star; from Hebrew Hadassah meaning star"

Ranked #131 for girls

About the Name Esther

Meaning

Star; from Hebrew Hadassah meaning star

Gender

Girl

First Letter

E

Girl Rank

#131

Esther is a girl name of Hebrew, Persian origin. The name means "Star; from Hebrew Hadassah meaning star" and Currently ranked #131 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other Hebrew, Persian names.

Popularity Over Time

#15808
1950
#10139
1960
#7315
1970
#8882
1980
#9445
1990
#11476
2000
#15941
2010
#9999
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Esther

  • EW Esther Williams (actress/swimmer)
  • EP Esther Perel (relationship therapist)

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
E
Origin
Hebrew, Persian

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