Gender: Female
Origin: Persian
Meaning: Star or myrtle leaf, Sweet
Pronunciation: EH-stuhr, /ˈɛstər/, EH S T ER
Popularity Rank: #320
The name Esther is of Persian origin, meaning 'star' or 'myrtle leaf'. In the Bible, Esther was a Jewish queen of Persia who saved her people from destruction. It also has ties to the festival of Purim.
The name Esther is of Persian origin and means Star or myrtle leaf, Sweet. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Esther is commonly found in Nigeria, Spain, United States of America, and 91 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: EH-stuhr
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɛstər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH S T ER
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Esther is recorded 160,381 times globally, ranking it as the 320th most common name worldwide.
Esther is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 27,128 occurrences, making it the 15th most popular name in the country.
In Spain, the name Esther is found among 1 in every 24 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #15 | 1 : 43 |
| Spain | #69 | 1 : 24 |
| United States of America | #349 | 1 : 109 |
| Netherlands | #43 | 1 : 31 |
| Mexico | #218 | 1 : 92 |
| Peru | #141 | 1 : 108 |
| South Africa | #275 | 1 : 379 |
| Colombia | #433 | 1 : 229 |
| Ghana | #15 | 1 : 40 |
| France | #701 | 1 : 309 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Esther from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 25, 2024 02:00 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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