Indian name meaning
Esther
♀ GirlEs·ther · 2 syllables
A star
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| E | s | t | h | e | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
5 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 5 + 2 = 24, then 2 + 4 = 6. So Esther carries the name number 6.
About the name Esther
Esther is a girl's name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “A star.”
Spoken aloud it is Es·ther — 2 syllables. Esther is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Esther mean?
Esther means “A star.” It is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Is Esther a boy or a girl name?
Esther is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Esther?
Esther is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Esther?
Esther has 2 syllables and is said as Es·ther.
What is the numerology number of the name Esther?
In the Chaldean system, Esther has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Esther a common name in India?
Esther does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
Which names sound similar to Esther?
Christopher, Meher, Shamsher or Veer share Esther's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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