Ester
star (Old Persian / Hebrew)
Ester is a biblical / spanish girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #260 (30,152 records), 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
star (Old Persian / Hebrew)
Ester comes from the Biblical figure Queen Esther, whose Hebrew name is traditionally associated with the Persian root for star. In the Philippines, the spelling Ester reflects the standard Spanish orthography of the name, established during the Spanish colonial period and sustained throughout the 20th century.
Ester is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Scandinavian form of the Biblical Hebrew name Esther, ultimately traced to the Old Persian word for 'star' or related to the goddess Ishtar. It entered the Philippines primarily through Spanish colonial Catholicism and biblical tradition.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly given to older generations and traditionally associated with matronly elegance. Common Filipino nicknames include Tet, Tetchie, Ter, or Esteng.
Related forms
- Esther English
- Ester Spanish
- Esther French
- Ester Italian
Ester with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Ester
How do I use Ester with two Filipino surnames?
Ester is the given name. The full name is Ester + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Ester a common girl name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #260 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.