Meaning  The name Hester has the following meaning: It has the same meaning as Estelle - ie: "star". Esther however, originates from the Persian Language, and it refers specifically to the planet Venus. Esther also appears in the Bible as an orphan named Hadassah, who became the wife of King Ahasuerus. Her story is narrated in the Old Testament Book of Esther. The name was hugely popular in the U.S. in the early 1900s.
It is a female name, suitable for baby girls. Popularity
As a baby girl name, Hester is currently not a popular baby name in the USA.
The following chart shows the popularity of the name Hester in the USA, over the past 100 years.
Origins Related names Variants The name Hester is a variant of Esther. Other popular variants of the name Esther are: Esta (English), Ester (Scandinavian), Hester (English) Style We think the name Hester should fall under the following style category: Traditional. See other Traditional girl namesImpression Based on our research, most people would imagine a person with the name Hester to be: A matronly woman who is a bustling homebodyIn one word, you might describe Hester as a(n) " matronly" person. See other "matronly" names for girls. |
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Meaning of name Hester
