Esther Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Esther is a popular girl name in 6 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.

Countries

Best rank

Used as

girl

Main origins

Persian

Origins: Persian

Common meanings: star

Pronunciation samples: ES-tar, es-TER, EST-huh | IPA: ˈɛstə, ɛstɛʁ

Regional Usage Summary

Esther appears most often in Africa.

What does Esther mean?
Esther is commonly associated with meanings such as star and appears in 6 countries.
Is Esther a boy or girl name?
In this dataset, Esther appears mainly as girl.
Where is Esther most popular?
Esther appears in top lists across 6 countries, including Cameroon, DR Congo, Kenya. Best observed rank is #3.