Essence
EH-səns
Popularity
#1085
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
10,554
Peak Year
#565 in 1998
First Recorded
1973
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An English word name referring to the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Essence Atkins
American actress.
Essence Uhura Ferrell
American former child actress.
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