Eszti

Eszti is a Hungarian feminine given name or affectionate nickname. It is most commonly a diminutive form of Eszter, the Hungarian equivalent of Esther. Eszter, in turn, is the Hungarian form of Esther, a name of Hebrew origin. In various traditions, Esther is associated with meanings such as “star” or “myrtle,” though exact interpretations vary.

In everyday use, Eszti functions primarily as an informal or endearing form of Eszter. It is widely used within Hungarian-speaking communities and among friends and family. While Eszti is mainly a nickname, it can appear as an official given name on birth records in rare cases.

Pronunciation follows Hungarian spelling conventions, with the emphasis typically on the first syllable. The form Eszti reflects the standard Hungarian pattern of creating diminutives by adding -i to the base name.

Related names include Eszter, the formal given name from which Eszti derives, and Erzsébet (the Hungarian form of Elizabeth), a distinct name with its own history. Eszti remains a recognizable and affectionate variant within Hungarian naming practices, especially in informal contexts or storytelling.