'Ester is a Biblical Hebrew form of Esther, appearing in the original Hebrew text of the Book of Esther. The name Esther is traditionally understood to mean "star" in Persian, though it may also derive from the name of the Mesopotamian goddess Ishtar. In the biblical narrative, Esther is the Jewish queen of the Persian king Ahasuerus (commonly identified with Xerxes I). Her bravery in revealing her ancestry to thwart the genocidal plot of the king's advisor Haman is commemorated in the Jewish festival of Purim. According to the Bible, Esther's Hebrew name before becoming queen was Hadassah, meaning "myrtle." Etymology and Origin The name 'Ester is a direct transliteration of the Hebrew אֶסְתֵּר (ʾEsṯer), the form used in the Masoretic Text. The modern Hebrew pronunciation is Ester but the 'alef (') indicates a historical glottal stop. The Persian root likely connects to star, cognate with the Avestan star and Greek aster. However, many scholars see a link to Ishtar, the Mesopotamian goddess of love and war, whose cult was prominent in Persia. The Book of Esther itself may contain borrowing from Persian court narratives. Not definitive, popular etymology from Hebrew: sense of "star" gained prominence due to Esther as "crown of stars." Moreover, Ezra 7:24b the name Jeremiah. Notable Bearers The most famous bearer is the biblical figure, the protagonist—who also provides name origin. Characters also related to historical pop revival since Protestant Reformation This put to limelight. From the Protestant, this kept currency with association . Also it became common revival then Puritan. America got popularity: From about. President Grover