Este

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Pronounced ES-tay /ˈɛs.teɪ/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Estelle/Esther — variously from Latin stella, 'a star', and the Persian-linked Esther, 'a star'; also an Italian place-name (Este); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A star: Este is a short form of Estelle/Esther. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ES-tay').

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Origin LowLatin, Persian

MeaningA short form of Estelle/Esther — variously from Latin stella, 'a star', and the Persian-linked Esther, 'a star'; also an Italian place-name (Este); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7605 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 67

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Este is a short form of Estelle/Esther — variously from Latin stella, 'a star', and the Persian-linked Esther, 'a star'; it is also an Italian place-name (Este; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'ES-tay').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form (made known by musician Este Haim). Rare, a-star at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Estelle (from Latin stella) and Esther both carry the sense 'a star' — Este is a crisp short form, also an Italian place-name, modern and warm (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ES-tay').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Estelle — routes layered

Variations

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Estee— a kin spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Este mean?

Este is a short form of Estelle/Esther — 'a star'; also an Italian place-name, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Este?

It's said ES-tay /ˈɛs.teɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Este a boy or girl name?

Este is a girl's name.

How popular is Este?

Este is a rare name in the U.S.