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Esther name variations. I was thinking of Comet Hale-Bopp You are correct. The name Esther has always been a favorite among Jews in particular but it has enjoyed popularity among Christians throughout Europe. Now this rarely heard holiday celebration name would make a novel choice for a springtime baby.

Possibly means star in Persian. Hadas Hadasa Dassa Dassi. According to the Biblical story she became his favorite concubine and by her wise persuasion managed to save the Jews of Persia from the machinations of the royal counselor Haman.

Esther in Japanese. Easter has been used as a name for several hundred years as part of the day-naming tradition. Variations VARIANTS Eppie Eistir Ess Essie Essy Esta Estee Ester Estera Eszter Ettey Etti Ettie Etty Hester Hesther Hetty Hittie Yesfir.

It has 35 variants that are used in English and other languages. The name Easter is a girls name of English origin. Estera Polish and Yesfir Russian.

Numerological definition for this name gives a life path number of 3 for Esther. French and Jewish. The Book of Esther in the Old Testament tells the story of Queen Esther the Jewish wife of the king of Persia.

The kings advisor Haman persuaded the king to exterminate all the Jews in the realm. H esther as a name for girls is of Persian and Hebrew derivation and the name Hesther means myrtle bride. Your Aunt Esther the Hunchface of Notre Dame Sanford and Son.