אסתי

Esti

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Esti is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Star; diminutive of Esther”.

MeaningStar; diminutive of Esther
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Written asאסתי
PronunciationES-tee
TraditionJewish
Used inIsrael, Hungary

Meaning and origin of Esti

Esti is an affectionate short form of Esther, commonly used in Israel and among Jewish families. Esther is usually explained as Persian for 'star', while Jewish tradition also links it to the Hebrew word for 'hidden'. Esti is sometimes given as an independent name. It is also a Hungarian nickname for Eszter.

Is Esti a Jewish name?

Esti comes from Esther, the heroine of the biblical Book of Esther, which is read at Purim. It is used mainly by Jewish families.

How popular is Esti?

Mainly a nickname in Israel and Hungary, occasionally a formal name.

Gifts with the name Esti

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Spellings and variants of Esti

EstherEsterEttiEszti

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Esti mean?

Esti means 'Star; diminutive of Esther'. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Esti a Jewish name?

Esti comes from Esther, the heroine of the biblical Book of Esther, which is read at Purim. It is used mainly by Jewish families.

How do you pronounce Esti?

Esti is pronounced ES-tee.

Is Esti a boy or girl name?

Esti is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.