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Baby Name Esther |
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| Meaning of Esther - What does the name Esther means? |
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Girl Name |
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Biblical |
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Of debated origin and meaning. See Esther (English Names). The name is borne in the Bible by the cousin and foster daughter of Mordecai. She became the wife and queen of the Persian king Ahasuerus. Through the wisdom of Mordecai and the boldness of Esther, the plotting of Haman to destroy the Jews was circumvented, an event celebrated by the Jewish feast of Purim. Esther's story is told in the Old Testament book that bears her name |
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