The Hebrew name Ester (H635) is the name of the Jewish queen of Persia, heroine of the Book of Esther. The name is likely of Persian origin, related to the word for "star," though some connect it to the Hebrew word sathar (to hide), reflecting her hidden Jewish identity for a season.
Esther stands as one of Scripture's most vivid examples of providential courage and God's hidden sovereignty. Though God is never explicitly named in the book, His hand is unmistakable. Esther's willingness to risk death — "If I perish, I perish" (Esther 4:16) — has inspired believers for millennia. She prefigures Christ's intercession on behalf of a condemned people.