Eszter

Persian

"star"

Eszter Origin and Meaning

The name Eszter is a girl's name of Slavic origin.

Eszter is the Hungarian form of Esther, a name with ancient Persian origins meaning 'star.' In the Bible, Esther was a Jewish queen of Persia who saved her people from destruction, making the name significant in Judeo-Christian traditions. Eszter has been a consistently popular name in Hungary throughout the centuries and remains in regular use today. The distinctive Hungarian spelling with 'sz' (pronounced like an 's') gives the name a unique visual character while maintaining the melodic sound of the original. Eszter combines cultural richness with historical depth and celestial imagery. The name conveys strength and beauty, inspired by its biblical heroine associations and its connection to stars, which symbolize guidance and brilliance.

Popularity of the name Eszter

• 54 Hungary 2024

Famous People Named Eszter

• Eszter Balint Hungarian singer,songwriter
• Eszter Mátéfi Romanian handballer
• Eszter Molnár Hungarian tennis player