Eszter

The first name Eszter is a Hungarian variant of the name Esther. Its direct translation is 'the star' and 'the goddess'.

What does the name Eszter mean?

Eszter is a female first name that has its origin in the Hungarian form of Esther. It is directly translated as 'the star' and 'the goddess'. The roots of the name trace back to the Old Persian word stāreh or setāra (ستاره), meaning 'the star', or to the Babylonian or Akkadian term ištar, which is associated with the Babylonian goddess Ishtar. In the Bible, Esther, the Jewish wife of the Persian king Ahasuerus, is mentioned as the one who prevented the destruction of the Jews in the Persian exile. Additionally, the name has a connection to the myrtle, a plant that symbolizes purity, and is translated in Indian as 'the young woman'. Other variants include Ester, Esthera, Estere, Estera (Lithuanian, Polish, and Slovak), Esteri (Finnish), Hester (Dutch), Essie, Esta, Eszti, Estee (French), Yesfir, Esfir (Russian), Eistir, Astar, and Astare.

Where does the name Eszter come from?

The etymology of Eszter is both Old Persian and Babylonian, meaning 'the star'. The composition of the words comes from the Old Persian stāreh or setāra (ستاره) for 'the star' or the Babylonian ištar for 'the goddess'. The name is used in the Hungarian language.

How do you pronounce Eszter?

The sound structure of Eszter is compact and concise, with a clear initial accent. The name is typically pronounced as 'Es-ter' [ˈɛstɛr], starting with a clear, open vowel followed by a stable consonant arrangement. The combination of 'sz' and 't' gives the name a distinct sharpness and clarity. As a result, Eszter appears short, powerful, and direct - clearly contoured and with a factual, almost strict sound effect.

When is the name day of Eszter?

The name day of Eszter is celebrated on May 24.

Popularity

In Germany, Eszter is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2008, when it reached 1,636th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 80 times, placing it 2,895th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Eszter ranks 3,147th.

Nicknames & pet names

Esti / Eszti / Eszto

Similar first names

Famous people

• Eszter Balint (Hungarian singer)
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