Hester

//ˈhɛstɚ// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A female given name from Persian, of 17th century and later usage.
  2. 2
    A surname from German.

Example

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"Hester gave them a satisfied smirk."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From the Latin form of Esther.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Middle Low German hêster (“beech”).

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