Esti: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֶסְתִּי
Pronounced ES-tee
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Esti
Esti is a pet form of Esther that has become a name of its own. Esther means star; she was the queen who saved her people in the days of Ahasuerus.
Esti in Hebrew
Esti is written אסתי in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶסְתִּי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- סSamekh
- תTav
- יYod
Gematria value: 471 (Alef 1 + Samekh 60 + Tav 400 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningstar
- PronunciationES-tee
- Hebrewאסתי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Esti was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Esti
What does the name Esti mean?
Esti is a pet form of Esther that has become a name of its own. Esther means star; she was the queen who saved her people in the days of Ahasuerus.
How do you pronounce Esti?
Esti is pronounced ES-tee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Esti in Hebrew?
Esti is written אסתי in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶסְתִּי).
What is the gematria of Esti?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אסתי adds up to 471 (Alef 1 + Samekh 60 + Tav 400 + Yod 10).
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