Ester

The name Ester is derived from the Hebrew name 'Esther', which means 'star' or 'myrtle tree'. It is a biblical name from the Old Testament Book of Esther, where Esther was a Jewish queen of Persia.

The name Esther comes from the Persian word ' استر' (Ester), which is itself derived from the ancient Persian word 'ستاره' (setareh), meaning 'star'. The myrtle tree connection comes from the Hebrew word for myrtle, 'הדסה' (hadas), which sounds similar to 'Ester'.

In the Bible, Esther was a brave and courageous woman who saved her people from persecution. She became the wife of the Persian king Ahasuerus, and her story is celebrated during the Jewish festival of Purim.

The name Ester is a popular name in many cultures and is often chosen for its beautiful meaning and biblical connections.