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Estera
Pronounced es-TEH-ruh /ɛsˈtɛr.ə/Medium
Meaning: The Polish, Romanian and Lithuanian form of Esther, the queen of the biblical Book of Esther. The name is usually connected to Persian setareh, 'star', or to the goddess-name Ishtar; her Hebrew name in the book is Hadassah, 'myrtle'.Low
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History & Origin
Estera is how Esther is spelled in Poland, Romania and Lithuania. The biblical Esther is queen of Persia and saviour of her people, remembered each year at Purim; her name is usually linked to Persian setareh, 'star', while her Hebrew name in the text is Hadassah, 'myrtle'. Estera carries all of that with a rolled, Central European lilt (said 'es-TEH-ruh').
It is familiar in Poland and Romania but appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare here, heritage-rich, and starlit.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Estera mean?
Estera is the Polish and Romanian Esther, usually connected to a Persian word for 'star'.
How do you pronounce Estera?
It's said es-TEH-ruh /ɛsˈtɛr.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Estera a boy or girl name?
Estera is a girl's name.
How popular is Estera?
Estera is familiar in Poland and Romania but rare for girls in the U.S.