Eistir
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- Name
- Eistir
- Gender
- Girl name
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The first name Eistir is an Old Irish variant of the Persian name Esther. It carries the meanings 'the star' and 'the goddess'.
What does the name Eistir mean?
Eistir, a girl's name, is an Old Irish form of the Persian name Esther and means 'the star' as well as 'the goddess'. In the Middle Ages, this name was frequently used in Ireland for girls born at Easter. Its origins lie in the Old Persian term stāreh or setāra (ستاره), which means 'the star', as well as in the Babylonian and Akkadian itar, which refers to the goddess and is associated with the Babylonian mother goddess Ishtar. In the Bible, in the Old Testament, Esther was the Jewish wife of the Persian king Ahasuerus, who later prevented the annihilation of the Jewish people in Persian exile. Variants of the name include Ester, Esthera, Estere, Estera (in Lithuanian, Polish, and Slovak), Esteri (Finnish), Hester (Dutch), Essie, Esta, Eszter (Hungarian), Eszti, Estee (French), Yesfir and Esfir (Russian), as well as Astar and Astare.
Where does the name Eistir come from?
The name Eistir has its roots in the Old Persian and Babylonian languages and means 'the star'. The etymology comes from the Old Persian expressions stāreh or setāra (ستاره) for 'the star' and the Babylonian itar for 'the goddess'. It belongs to the Old Irish and Irish language group.
How do you pronounce Eistir?
The pronunciation of Eistir is clear and concise: 'Eis-tir' [ˈaɪ̯stɪʁ]. The name begins with a gliding diphthong that conveys a certain dynamism. The consonant combination '-st-' adds a structured component, while the ending remains even. This creates an impressive sound image - dynamic at the beginning and structured throughout.
When is the name day of Eistir?
The name day for Eistir is celebrated on May 24.
Popularity
In Germany, Eistir is a rare first name and has not yet made its mark in the German name popularity charts. Its best placement was 841st in the name charts of Northern Ireland in 2021. In the last ten years, Eistir has been chosen as a first name there fewer than 10 times, placing it 2,515th in the ten-year statistics. Between 1997 and 2024, it ranks 4,252nd in Northern Ireland.
Frequently asked questions about the name Eistir
What is the origin of the name Eistir?
The name Eistir has its roots in the Old Persian and Babylonian languages and belongs to the Old Irish and Irish language group.
What does the name Eistir mean?
Eistir is an Old Irish form of the Persian name Esther and means 'the star' as well as 'the goddess'.
How popular is the name Eistir?
The popularity of the name Eistir is historically high in Ireland, especially for girls born at Easter, but it is less common nowadays.