Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Ester Updated December 13, 2025 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: Esme, Iris, Eve, Evangeline, Elizabeth, Abigail, Naomi, Caleb, Liam, Ethan, Isaac, Judah, Daniel, Benjamin Names like Ester: Estera, Esther, Ector, Easter 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