Ester

Ester Meaning & Origin

About Ester
The name Ester is of Persian origin and means "star." It is derived from the Persian word "setareh." In various cultures, stars have been associated with guidance, illumination, and beauty. As a name, Ester symbolizes brightness, uniqueness, and a celestial presence.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ester are female.

Ester Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -4.20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ASTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
EA
πŸ”Š Soundex
E2306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ›stΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ASTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ester in Braille

Here's how to represent Ester in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ester in braille

How to Spell the Name Ester in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ester using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ester in sign language

Numerology