Names That Mean Hairy
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Esau
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HebrewMeaning:
"hairy"Description:
A once neglected Biblical name, not seen in the US popularity charts since 1902, Esau has been seeing renewed interest in recent years. Appealing perhaps to those looking for alternatives to Elias, Ezra, and Ethan, it was the name of Jacob's twin brother, son of Isaac and Rebecca in the Bible.
- Isav
Origin:
Russian and Ukrainian variation of Esau, HebrewMeaning:
"hairy"Description:
Esau is a rarely-used Old Testament name in the US, perhaps due to the character's biblical fate. Isav is one step removed, which may make it more palatable to parents.
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