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Esti is a tender and graceful diminutive form of Esther, one of the most central and revered names in Jewish tradition. The name carries within it all the power of the Megillat Esther story and the memory of the courageous Jewish queen who saved her people from certain destruction. While the name Esther bears the weight of historical and royal significance, Esti brings a warmer and more intimate version, combining the original strength with contemporary softness and accessibility. The name Esther itself carries multiple fascinating meanings. According to the Midrash, the name is connected to the word 'hester' (concealment) - Esther hid her Jewish identity at the beginning of her journey in the palace, and the name also hints at the divine 'concealment of face' during the period when the Purim miracle occurred without overt heavenly intervention. Another interpretation connects the name to the Persian word 'setareh' meaning star, emphasizing Esther's bright and luminous beauty. In Kabbalah, the name Esti carries the same energy of hidden light, of inner strength that reveals itself in times of crisis, and of the ability to influence and lead through wisdom and gentleness. In modern Israeli culture, the name Esti gained particular popularity from the 1970s and 1980s onward, and is perceived as a young, fresh, and vibrant name. It perfectly combines tradition with contemporaneity - on one hand, it carries all the historical and spiritual baggage of the name Esther, while on the other, it sounds modern, catchy, and pleasant to the ear. Esti is typically a woman with a complex personality: strong yet sensitive, determined yet warm, possessing an impressive presence yet also humble. The name grants its bearer a sense of self-confidence and connection to roots, while maintaining the lightness and gentleness that characterize this affectionate form of the name.

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Esther 2:16 - So Esther was taken unto king Ahasuerus into his house royal in the tenth month, which is the month Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign

In Kabbalah, the name Esti carries the secret of hidden light - light that is revealed specifically within darkness. The name symbolizes the inner soul power that awakens in times of crisis, the ability to act with wisdom and understanding even when the path is unclear. Esti represents the principle of 'divine concealment' from which the greatest revelation is born, and the gentle yet strong feminine power that can save entire worlds.

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Esti Ginzburg - Israeli actress, model and television presenter | Esti Zakheim - Israeli singer | Estée Lauder - American cosmetics entrepreneur of Jewish descent | Esti Yerushalmi - Israeli actress | Esti Marx - Israeli journalist and news anchor

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