What is the origin of the name Esma?

Esma is a name of Persian origin.

How popular is the name Esma?

Esma is currently ranked #3980 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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GirlPersian

Esma

ES-mah

Popularity

#3980

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Persian

Total Births

891

Peak Year

#39 in 2019

First Recorded

1890

Style

Soft & Gentle, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Means 'emerald' in Persian and 'highly esteemed' in Turkish.

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Es Essie

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Es Essie

Similar Names

Emma Esmé Esmeralda

Personality Traits

CharmingElegantKindIntelligent

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