Esta is a baby girl’s name of French and English origin that means “star”. This beautiful name has a modern sound to it but it was at peak popularity in the first half of the 20th century that deserves a chance another chance in the spotlight.
Meaning of the name Esta:
French, English: star
Origin of the name Esta:
Esta is a baby girl’s name that means “star”. In French, Esta is a diminutive of the name Estelle. In English, Esta is a variant of the name Esther. Both versions of the name are derived from the name of the Akkadian goddess Ishtar.
Symbolism of the name Esta:
Esta means “star”. Stars are a powerful symbol to many worldwide cultures. Stars symbolize navigation, knowledge, wisdom, and protection. Stars are sacred to many world religions.
Style of the name Esta:
traditional
Gender of the name Esta:
Esta is a girl's baby name.
Pronunciation of the name Esta:
EHS-tə
Number of syllables in the name Esta:
two
Emotion evoked from the name Esta:
Esta evokes feelings of beauty and grace.
Alternative spellings for the name Esta:
Este, Estah, Ehsta
Nicknames for the name Esta:
Popularity of the name Esta:
According to the Social Security Administration, Esta is a popular baby girl’s name. Esta was in the top 1000 baby names list from 1900 to 1940. It peaked in 1902 at #412.
Related names for the name Esta:
Great middle names for the name Esta and their meanings:
- Freya (noble woman)
- Violet (purple)
- Nora (light)
- Mabel (lovable)
- Florence (flourishing, prosperous)
- Cordelia (heart, daughter of the sea)
- Adelaide (noble)
- Elodie (foreign riches)
Famous people with the name Esta:
- Esta Spalding (American author, screenwriter and poet)
- Esta Sterneck (Austrian molecular biologist)
- Esta TerBlanche (South African actress)
- Esta Charkham (British television and film producer)
- Esta Henry (Scottish antiques dealer)
Esta in popular culture:
- Hester “Esta” Griffiths (literature, “An American Tragedy” by Theodore Dreiser)
- Esta (television, “One Piece”)