Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Ester Updated May 13, 2026 by Jennifer M. Ester Gender: Female Origin: Hebrew Meaning: Star Or Myrtle Leaf #Place ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Ester? The name Ester is primarily a female name of Hebrew origin that means Star Or Myrtle Leaf. People who like the name Ester also like: Eve, Iris, Abigail, Esme, Naomi, Evangeline, Elizabeth, Daniel, Ethan, Caleb, Judah, Liam, Isaac, Benjamin Names like Ester: Esther, Eostre, Easter, Estera, Ector Stats for the Name Ester Ester is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Ester is currently not ranked in U.S. births