Estee

Estee (Estée) is a female first name that is considered a Jewish diminutive of the Persian name Esther. Translated, it means 'the star' as well as 'the goddess'.

What does the name Estee mean?

The first name Estee (Estée) is a Jewish diminutive of the Persian name Esther. The direct translation is 'the star' and 'the goddess'. Its origins can be traced back to the Old Persian term stāreh or setāra (ستاره) for 'the star' and the Babylonian-Akkadian word ištar, which means 'the goddess' and is associated with the Babylonian mother goddess Ishtar. In the Bible, Esther is depicted as the Jewish wife of the Persian king Ahasuerus, who prevented the annihilation of the Jews in Persian exile. Alternative forms of the name include Ester, Esthera, Estere, Estera (in Lithuanian, Polish, and Slovak), Esteri (Finnish), Hester (Dutch), Essie, Esta, Eszter (Hungarian), as well as Eszti, Yesfir, and Esfir (Russian) and also Eistir, Astar, and Astare.

Where does the name Estee come from?

The name Estee has its roots in the Old Persian and Babylonian languages and means 'the star'. The etymology derives from the Old Persian expressions stāreh or setāra (ستاره) for 'the star' and ištar for 'the goddess'. The language is Jewish.

How do you pronounce Estee?

Es-teh

When is the name day of Estee?

The name day for Estee is celebrated on May 24.

Popularity

In Germany, Estee is a rare first name. In 2005, it ranked 882nd on the list of the most common female first names. Between 1930 and 2024, Estee was used as a first name in Germany, averaging 1st place. However, in the last ten years, no child has been named Estee. The recent rankings in the name charts of various countries indicate the global popularity and frequency of Estee.

Famous people

• Estée Lauder (American cosmetics entrepreneur)