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Esfir Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "esfir" is "star", and is used often for "girls".

Name
esfir
Meaning
star
Pronunciation
es-feer
Used for
girls
Syllables
2

Esfir Name Details

Esfir is a variant of the name Esther. Esther is of Persian origin and is derived from the Persian word 'setareh', meaning 'star'. It is a biblical name, appearing in the Old Testament. Esther is a significant figure in the Bible as she was a Jewish queen married to the Persian king, Ahasuerus. She is known for her bravery and for saving her people from a massacre. The name Esfir is often used as a Russian, Ukrainian, or Belarusian variant of Esther.

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