At a Glance: Name: Estee – Meaning: an affectionate short form of Esther; Esther itself is often linked to the Persian word for 'star' (cognate with Ishtar), though its exact root is debated – Origin: diminutive of Esther (Persian/Hebrew) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ESS-tee
Estee is a diminutive of Esther (Persian/Hebrew) girl's name meaning “an affectionate short form of Esther; Esther itself is often linked to the Persian word for 'star' (cognate with Ishtar), though its exact root is debated”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Estee
Meaning: An affectionate short form of Esther; Esther itself is often linked to the Persian word for 'star' (cognate with Ishtar), though its exact root is debated.
Origin: diminutive of Esther (Persian/Hebrew).
A common claim: Means 'star' Actually: The claim that Estee is 'anglicized French' for star doesn't hold up -- it's a diminutive of Esther, and Esther's 'star' link is only one scholarly hypothesis, not settled fact.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Estee
Phonetic: ESS-tee
Popularity of Estee
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1917–2024.
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