esther

noun
UK: /ˈestər/
US: /ˈestər/

  1. A female given name, derived from Persian, meaning 'star'.

    1. Esther is a popular name for girls. [ ] [ ]
    2. My friend Esther is a very kind person and always helps others. [ ] [ ]

  2. A book in the Old Testament telling the story of a Jewish queen of Persia who saved her people from genocide.

    1. Esther is a fascinating story of bravery. [ ] [ ]
    2. The book of Esther teaches about courage and standing up for what is right. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "esther" in English means: A female given name, derived from Persian, meaning 'star'., A book in the Old Testament telling the story of a Jewish queen of Persia who saved her people from genocide..

The phonetic transcription of "esther" is /ˈestər/ in British English and /ˈestər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "esther": "Esther is a popular name for girls.". More examples on the page.