Vashti

Gender Feminine
Usage Biblical
Scripts וַשְׁתִּי(Ancient Hebrew)
Pronounced Pron. VASH-tee(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Possibly means "thread" in Hebrew, but it is most likely of Persian origin. In the Old Testament this is the name of the first wife of King Ahasuerus of Persia before he marries Esther.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesWashti(Biblical Hebrew)

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Entry updated December 7, 2022