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Christian Name · Greek Origin
Hesper Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Hesper
girl
Hesper means "Evening star; Western star", a girl's name of Greek origin. The name Hesper does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Hesper shines until the day star arises — light in a dark place, the bright morning star illuminating, the evening star who heralds Christ's coming dawn.
Is Hesper in the Bible?
No — the name Hesper does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Evening star; Western star", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Hesper.
Pronunciation:/HES-per/
OriginGreek
MeaningEvening star; Western star
What does Hesper mean?
Hesper is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Evening star; Western star". Hesper is the evening star — and Jesus is the bright and morning star. 'I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.' Hesper points toward the One whose light outshines every star.
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What does Hesper mean in the Bible?
Hesper means "Evening star; Western star" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Hesper is the evening star — and Jesus is the bright and morning star. 'I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.' Hesper points toward the One whose light outshines every star.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Hesper?
Hesper is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Evening star; Western star" — not because Scripture names anyone Hesper.
"We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts."
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Which books of the Bible mention Hesper?
Hesper is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Hesper?
Hesper shines until the day star arises — light in a dark place, the bright morning star illuminating, the evening star who heralds Christ's coming dawn.
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Hesper name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Hesper does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Evening star; Western star", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Hesper.
Hesper means "Evening star; Western star." It is a Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Evening star; Western star" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek. Hesper comes into English from Greek and carries the sense "Evening star; Western star." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Hesper
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Hesper?
You can read every verse where Hesper appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.