Esther or Ester?
Two spellings, side by side.
Esther and Ester are two spellings of the same sound. Esther is listed with the meaning "Esther is possibly from the Persian stara, meaning 'star'. Esther is the Jewish queen of Persia in the Bible" and Ester with "Star; from the name esther; scandinavian, spanish and portuguese form of esther; a portuguese version of the hebrew name esther; star. form of persian esther.myrtle leaf. famous bearer: ester, a young biblical hebrew woman who married the persian ruler xerxes and risked her life to save her people". Esther is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Esther | Ester |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Esther is possibly from the Persian stara, meaning 'star'. Esther is the Jewish queen of Persia in the Bible. | Star; from the name esther; scandinavian, spanish and portuguese form of esther; a portuguese version of the hebrew name esther; star. form of persian esther.myrtle leaf. famous bearer: ester, a young biblical hebrew woman who married the persian ruler xerxes and risked her life to save her people |
| Origin | Hebrew | Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl | Unisex |
| Written | எஸ்தர் | — |
| Say it | Es-ther | Es-ter |
| Popularity | Popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Esther and Ester
Is Esther or Ester more common?
Esther is more often searched and saved on this site; Ester is also used.
Do Esther and Ester mean the same?
Esther: "Esther is possibly from the Persian stara, meaning 'star'. Esther is the Jewish queen of Persia in the Bible". Ester: "Star; from the name esther; scandinavian, spanish and portuguese form of esther; a portuguese version of the hebrew name esther; star. form of persian esther.myrtle leaf. famous bearer: ester, a young biblical hebrew woman who married the persian ruler xerxes and risked her life to save her people".
How do you say Esther?
In parts: Es-ther. Ester is said the same way.
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