Girl name
Esther name meaning
“possibly star”
Esther is a feminine name interpreted as “star” and comes through the Hebrew biblical name Ester. The star interpretation connects it with Persian vocabulary for a star. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name has a concrete literary association with the queen at the center of the biblical Book of Esther.
What does Esther mean?
Possibly star
In Turkish: muhtemelen yıldız
Esther is associated with the queen at the centre of the biblical Book of Esther. That narrative provides the historical and literary setting for Purim. Ester is a closely related spelling also encountered in Turkish; the star interpretation is widespread but should not be presented as settled etymology.
Origin of the name Esther
Esther comes through the Hebrew biblical name Ester. Its origin is disputed, with proposed connections to a Persian word for 'star' or to the name Ishtar.
How to pronounce Esther
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /estheɾ/ |
Is Esther a girl’s name?
Yes, Esther is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Esther does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Esther
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Esther
- Esther Benbassa · b. 1950
- Esther Morguez Algranti · b. 1916
FAQ about the name Esther
What is the meaning of Esther?
Esther means “possibly star”. Esther comes through the Hebrew biblical name Ester. Its origin is disputed, with proposed connections to a Persian word for 'star' or to the name Ishtar.
Is Esther a girl’s name?
Yes, Esther is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Esther in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Esther nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Esther?
Esther is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Esther have?
Esther has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Esther?
Esther does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Esther?
Notable people named Esther include Esther Benbassa, Esther Morguez Algranti.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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