About Hester
The name Hester is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "haes," meaning "battle" or "warrior." It is a feminine name that has biblical associations, as it is the name of a character in Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlet Letter." Hester is often associated with strength, resilience, and independence, reflecting the character's portrayal in the novel.
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Most individuals with the name Hester are female.
The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Hester in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hester using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.