Hester

A female given name from Persian, of 17th century and later usage.

Proper noun

  1. A female given name from Persian, of 17th century and later usage.

Origin

From the Latin form of Esther.

Related

Esther Hettie Hetty

Proper noun Entry 2

  1. A surname from German.

Origin

Etymology tree Middle Low German hêsterbor. English Hester Borrowed from Middle Low German hêster (“beech”).