Esther
e-sther,
es-ther
US Popularity:337
Origin:Persian
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:star; hide
Esther is a girl's name of Persian origin and great merit within the Hebrew bible. The titular figure of the Book of Esther, this incredible heroine's deeds are substantial though her name's meanings are more mysterious. Formed as a method of concealment, Esther is thought to be forged from the Hebrew root s-t-r, which means "hide," in reference to the Persian queen's hidden identity. However, Esther is most often traced to the Old Persian stāra, which means "star," aligning the name to the Near Eastern goddess Ishtar. Largely associated with the planet Venus and the eight-pointed star, Ishtar presides over love, beauty, justice, and fertility. Embracing many great facets of femininity, Esther is a stirring name to rouse courage and strength for all those who bear it.
Esther Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Esther is currently #141 on The Bump
Girl:Esther is currently #58 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Esther is currently #337 in U.S. births
Girl:Esther is currently #106 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#337
in 2022
+ 39
from 2021
Sources
WordSense, Esther
Britannica, Book of Esther, Old Testament, October 2023
Behind the Name, Esther, December 2020
Abarim Publications, Esther meaning
Ancestry, Esther Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Esther, October 2017
Britannica, Ishtar, Mesopotamian goddess, October 2023
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