Guardian of the forest
Pronunciation: FOR-es-ter
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Forester is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Guardian of the forest". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: FOR-es-ter. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Φορέστηρ
ο φύλακας του δάσους
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
FOR-es-ter
IPA
/ˈfɔrɪstər/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
(Monday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Emerald
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Forester was a common surname in medieval England The name Forester carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
13th century
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Forester
A guardian or protector of the forest
פורסטיר
שומר היער, מגן הטבע
Φορέστηρ
ο φύλακας του δάσους
Forester
Custos silvae
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