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The meaning of the beautiful name Esther is "hidden," because God's presence was hidden during the exile when the events surrounding Esther took place. The Sages found an allusion to esther in Deuteronomy 31:18.

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What is the meaning of name 'Esther'?

A number of etymologies are possible. 1) Esther comes from the Persian "setareh," meaning "star".2) Esther comes from the Aramaic "istahar," meaning "moon." Beautiful as the moon (Talmud, Megillah 13a). 3) Esther comes from the Semitic root aθtar (ath-tar), "morning star." There is support for this too in the Talmud (Yoma 29a). 4) Esther comes from the Median "astra," meaning "myrtle." The book of Esther (2:7) states that she had both names, Esther and Myrtle (Hadassah in Hebrew).


What's the meaning of Esther?

The meaning of the beautiful name Esther is "hidden," because God's presence was hidden during the exile when the events surrounding Esther took place. The Sages found an allusion to esther in Deuteronomy 31:18.


What is the meaning of the girls' name 'Esther'?

The name meaning for the girls' name "Esther" means "star." It is of Persian origin, and is typically found in English and French speaking countries. It is also said to have originated from the story of Esther found in the Old Testament of the Bible.


What does the name Venessa mean?

Vanessa doesn't have it's own meaning, it is a combination of the names Van and Esther. Van means "From the family of...." and Esther means "Star, or Myrtle Leaf"


Why was it frowned upon for esther to talk with king xerxes?

It wasn't, exactly. The thing that was forbidden was for her (or anyone else) to approach him unbidden. Fortunately for Esther, he didn't mind, and extended his scepter to her (meaning that she had his official permission to talk).


What is the meaning of the name adassa?

Adassa comes from the Hebrew word "Hadassah" meaning "myrtle tree." It is also a Biblical name, being Queen Esther's Hebrew name.


Who Esther's love?

Not sure. Did Esther love Xerxes? There is NO reference in the book of Esther that Esther loved the King of Persia - Xerxes.


What is Esther in Hawaiian?

Esther = Eka


Who was the cousin of Esther in the old testament?

Mordecai was Esther's cousin.See also:More about Esther


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What is the birth name of Esther Bejarano?

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