Esther
Persian queen's name
Esther is a feminine given name of Persian or Hebrew origin, borne by the Jewish queen in the biblical Book of Esther who saved her people from massacre.
The name remains popular among Jewish families and has broader use: Esther was my grandmother's name.
The Book of Esther is read during the Jewish festival of Purim.
Purim story protagonist
- HamanBiblical court schemer
- XerxesAchaemenid king of kings
- PurimAdar feast day
- ShushanAncient Persian royal city
Persia · Judaism · providence · deliverance · fasting · banquet · edict · gallows
Ceremonial chair for sovereigns
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- palaceMonarch's official residence
- royaltyPayment for usage rights
- courtTrial venue or sports surface
reign · monarch · coronation · scepter · majesty · sovereign · consort · banquet
Semitic language of Israel
- HadassahJewish women's charitable organization
- PersianOf or from Iran
- myrtleFragrant flowering evergreen shrub
- JewishOf a Semitic people
feminine · biblical · traditional · namesake · classic · timeless
Fortitude facing danger
- braveryBoldness before danger
- intercessionActing on another's behalf
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
deliverance · risk · boldness · petition · advocate · savior · protector · empowerment
Mordecai
Purim story protagonist
Shushan · Persia · Judaism · providence · deliverance · fasting · banquet · edict · gallows · scepter
throne
Ceremonial chair for sovereigns
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- palaceMonarch's official residence
- royaltyPayment for usage rights
court · reign · monarch · coronation · scepter · majesty · sovereign · consort · banquet · royal
Hebrew
Semitic language of Israel
- HadassahJewish women's charitable organization
- PersianOf or from Iran
- myrtleFragrant flowering evergreen shrub
Jewish · feminine · biblical · traditional · namesake · classic · timeless
courage
Fortitude facing danger
- braveryBoldness before danger
- intercessionActing on another's behalf
- advocacyPleading for a cause
sacrifice · deliverance · risk · boldness · petition · advocate · savior · protector · empowerment · resilience