Esther
/esˈteɾ/
The English name Esther is translated into Spanish as Esther or Ester.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| Esther | /esˈteɾ/ |
| Ester | /esˈteɾ/ |
Both forms are used as female given names in Spanish. In informal settings, people may also use the nickname Esti.
Which one should you use?
The spelling Ester (without the 'h') is the more common Spanish orthographic form of the name. The spelling Esther is often seen as a more traditional or biblical spelling used in Spanish-speaking contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/esˈteɾ/
Did you know?
- While Esti is a common nickname for Esther, Spanish speakers may also use Estrellita, which means 'little star', as a playful term of endearment.
- In Spanish, the 'h' in Esther is completely silent, meaning both the traditional and simplified spellings are pronounced exactly the same way.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the name Esther is paired with María to form the compound name María Esther, blending a traditional Catholic preference with a biblical choice.
Examples in context
- Ester es traductora.Esther is a translator.This sentence is useful for identifying the profession of someone named Ester.Tatoeba #9976866 by manufrutos, translation #8657901 by shekitten
- Ester enseña hebreo.Esther teaches Hebrew.This sentence is useful for describing what someone named Ester teaches.Tatoeba #10025089 by manufrutos, translation #8099223 by shekitten
- Esther no tuvo tiempo de tomar el desayuno continental.Esther didn't have time to eat the continental breakfast.This sentence shows the use of the name Esther in a sentence about a daily routine.Tatoeba #8304547 by GuidoW, translation #8115453 by shekitten
- Señora Ester, ¿podría darme su opinión?Mrs. Esther, could you give me your opinion?
- ¡Hola, Esti! ¿Cómo estás?Hi, Esther! How are you?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking about a mutual friend.
- María¿Conoces a Esther?Do you know Esther?
- DanielSí, Esther es mi vecina.Yes, Esther is my neighbor.
- MaríaEs una persona muy amable.She is a very kind person.
- DanielTienes mucha razón.You are absolutely right.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “esther” translations and entries Esther, Ester, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
