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Esther

Meaning

Means "star".

Traits and personality

Under Pythagorean numerology, the initials E, N and W map to the number 5: an adventurous, curious spirit — adaptable, with a strong love of freedom. These are traditional readings, not a rule: everyone ends up becoming who they choose to be, whatever name they carry.

Initial
E
Syllables
2

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