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Danish
"god spear"
Modern Danish form of Esger or Asger, borne by dancer Eske Holm, evolutionary geneticist Eske Willerslev and actor Eske Forsting Hansen.
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
"god's cauldron"
Variant of Eskil, from the Old Norse name Asketill.
Amharic variation of Alexander
"defending men"
Variation of Alexander.
Nature name
"sandy ridge"
A geographical term for a long, winding ridge of stratified sand and gravel, caused by glaciation.
Swedish and Norwegian
"helmet of god"
Swedish and Norwegian form of the Old Norse name Asketill.
Esley is a rare masculine name of English origin. It appears to be a variant of the surname and given name 'Easley' or possibly a variation of 'Wesley.' The name likely derives from Old English…
Arvad is a masculine name with ancient origins, derived from a Phoenician city that was located on what is now Arwad Island off the coast of Syria. This historical connection gives the name a sense…
French
"loved, admired"
Originally a male name in this single-E spelling, Esme or Esmé was borne by the first Duke of Lennox in Scotland in the 16th century, as well as by several of his male descendants. It became…
Originally a male name in this single-E spelling, Esmé was borne by the first Duke of Lennox in Scotland in the 16th century, as well as by several of his male descendants. It became predominantly…
Arv is a concise masculine name with Scandinavian roots, primarily found in Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish cultures. It derives from the Old Norse word 'arfr,' meaning 'inheritance' or 'legacy.' In…
French or English
"swallow or valley"
Upper-crusty English surname which may derive from two sources. The first is Old English meaning "horehound valley", the second is Old French meaning "little swallow", which was originally a Norman…
"god bear"
Rare Danish variant of Asbjorn or Esben.
American variation of Espen, Scandinavian
Espn made its debut on the American baby name charts in 2004 and has ranked for at least one sex ever since. It's a uniquely American take on the Scandinavian name Espen, influenced by the basic…
Eşqin is a masculine name of Azerbaijani and Turkish origin. The name carries beautiful meaning, often associated with concepts of love, passion, and deep affection. The letter 'ş' is pronounced as…
Hebew
"help"
As a name for boys, Esra is usually considered a spelling variation of the Biblical Ezra. Esra has a separate life as a Turkish girls' name.
Essaiah is a masculine name that appears to be a creative variation of Isaiah. The traditional name Isaiah comes from Hebrew origins, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'God is salvation,' and refers…
Sanskrit, Hindi
"reddish brown"
This colorful Sanskrit name belongs to the Hindu god Aruna, the charioteer who drives the sun god Surya across the sky. Aruna can also be masculinized to Arun. It can also be a female name in…
Estabán is a masculine name that represents a spelling variation of Esteban, the Spanish form of Stephen. The name derives from the Greek 'Stephanos,' meaning 'crown' or 'garland,' suggesting honor…
Estamoslao is a masculine name of Spanish origin, likely a variant of Estanislao, which is the Spanish form of Stanislaus. The name has Slavic roots, deriving from elements meaning 'to become…