Estha
Fact sheet
- Name
- Estha
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Estha represents an English form of the name Esther. The girl's name is translated with the meanings 'the star' and 'the goddess.'
What does the name Estha mean?
Estha is an English derivative of Esther. The name for girls translates to 'the star' as well as 'the goddess.' In the Middle Ages, the first name was used in Ireland for children born during Easter time. The roots of the name lie in the Old Persian term stāreh or setāra (ستاره), meaning 'the star,' as well as the Babylonian or Akkadian word itar for 'the goddess,' which is associated with the Babylonian goddess Ishtar. In the Bible, Esther, the Jewish wife of the Persian king Ahasuerus, is known for preventing the annihilation of the Jewish people in Persian exile. Variants include Ester, Esthera, Esthar, Estere, Estera (in Lithuanian, Polish, and Slovak), Esteri (Finnish), Hester (Dutch), Essie, Esta, Eszter (Hungarian), Eszti, Estee (French), Yesfir, Esfir (Russian), Eistir, Astar, and Astare.
Where does the name Estha come from?
The name Estha has its roots in Old Persian and Babylonian and means 'the star.' The Old Persian term stāreh or setāra (ستاره) means 'the star,' while the Babylonian word itar stands for 'the goddess.' The name is used in the languages of English, Hebrew, and Russian.
How do you pronounce Estha?
The pronunciation of Estha is two syllables and concise. It is pronounced as 'Es-tha' [ˈɛstha], with the consonant cluster '-sth-' closely connecting several sounds, giving the name a slightly compressed middle. The open 'A' at the end provides a gentle finish. This makes Estha appear clearly structured, modern, and slightly unconventional.
When is the name day of Estha?
The name day for Estha is celebrated on May 24.
Popularity
In Germany, Estha is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Estha achieved its best ranking in 2015 at 2,766th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, placing it 4,561st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,234th.
Nicknames & pet names
Essie / Esti
Frequently asked questions about the name Estha
What is the origin of the name Estha?
The name Estha has its roots in Old Persian and Babylonian, where it is associated with the meanings 'the star' and 'the goddess.'
What does the name Estha mean?
Estha is an English derivative of Esther and translates to 'the star' as well as 'the goddess.'
How popular is the name Estha?
The name Estha is rather rare and is gaining popularity in some international circles, but remains relatively inconspicuous compared to other names.