Essi

Essi is a Finnish given name functioning as a pet form of Esteri, itself the Finnish form of Esther, which derives either from the Hebrew name Hadassah, meaning myrtle, or from the Persian word for star. The name gained wider use in Finland through the biblical figure of Queen Esther, whose story is recorded in the Hebrew scriptures. Related forms include Esteri, Esther, and Ester, used across various European languages.