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Hester
HEHST
Hester (name) means a female given name, an older form of Esther. Example: “Her grandmother was named Hester.”
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A female given name, an older form of Esther.
"Her grandmother was named Hester."
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Etymology
From the Latin form of the name Esther.
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What does “Hester” mean?
The word “Hester” means a female given name, an older form of Esther.
How do you pronounce “Hester”?
“Hester” is pronounced HEHST (/ˈhɛstɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hester” in a sentence?
Here is “Hester” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother was named Hester.”
What part of speech is “Hester”?
“Hester” is a name.
Where does the word “Hester” come from?
The word “Hester” comes from Latin. From the Latin form of the name Esther.
Is “Hester” a common word?
“Hester” is an uncommon word in modern English.
