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Christian Name · Persian/Greek Origin
Hester Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Hester
girl
Hester means "Star; Myrtle leaf", a girl's name of Persian/Greek origin. The name Hester does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Hester is the star in the darkness — shining as light in a crooked world, rising for such a time as this.
Is Hester in the Bible?
No — the name Hester does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Star; Myrtle leaf", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Hester.
Pronunciation:/HES-ter/
OriginPersian/Greek
MeaningStar; Myrtle leaf
What does Hester mean?
Hester is a girl name of Persian/Greek origin meaning "Star; Myrtle leaf". Hester is a variant of Esther — the courageous queen who saved her people. Like a star in the darkness, Hester represents the light of faith shining in impossible circumstances. 'For such a time as this.'
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What does Hester mean in the Bible?
Hester means "Star; Myrtle leaf" and is a name of Persian/Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Hester is a variant of Esther — the courageous queen who saved her people. Like a star in the darkness, Hester represents the light of faith shining in impossible circumstances. 'For such a time as this.'
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Hester?
Hester is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Star; Myrtle leaf" — not because Scripture names anyone Hester.
"That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world."
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Which books of the Bible mention Hester?
Hester is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Hester?
Hester is the star in the darkness — shining as light in a crooked world, rising for such a time as this.
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Hester name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Hester does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Star; Myrtle leaf", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Hester.
Hester means "Star; Myrtle leaf." It is a Persian/Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Star; Myrtle leaf" — runs right through the Bible.
Persian/Greek. Hester comes into English from Persian/Greek and carries the sense "Star; Myrtle leaf." 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 Hester
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Hester?
You can read every verse where Hester 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.