Name meaning
Hester Name Meaning - Star (English)
- Meaning
- Star
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- HE-STE-R
Hester means "Star" (English). Hester is a girl name from English meaning "Star." English form of Esther meaning star.
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
Hester is a girl name from English meaning "Star." English form of Esther meaning star.
Origin and Historical Usage
In English communities, Hester is used as a girl given name. Documented bearers appear in civil and church records, though frequency differs by country.
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- HE-STE-R
- Syllables
- 2
Geographic and Cultural Usage
Outside English countries, Hester is often chosen for diaspora identity or because the meaning "Star" fits a naming theme. Pronunciation follows local accent rules.
Popularity
Treat Hester as a distinctive pick: strong meaning, lower everyday frequency.
Notable People Named Hester
- HHester Prynne (The Scarlet Letter)
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