Hester
Hester means star, derived from the Old Persian word for the celestial body.
Greek, English
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Hester
“Hester means star, derived from the Old Persian word for the celestial body.”
Hes-ter
Greek, English origin
6 letters
2 syllables
About this name
A variant of Esther, it gained prominence through literature, most notably in Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Scarlet Letter'. It evokes a sense of quiet strength and dignity.
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