Essa
Fact sheet
- Name
- Essa
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Essa for women is a shortened form of names that begin with the syllable 'Es-' or end with '-esa'. For boys, Essa represents an Arabic version of the name Jesus, which is a derivation of Joshua, originating from the ancient Hebrew Yĕhōšúa (יְהוֹשֻׁעַ).
What does the name Essa mean?
The name Essa for women is a short form of names that either start with 'Es-' or end with '-esa'. In a masculine context, Essa is an Arabic variant of the name Jesus, which, like Joshua, derives from the ancient Hebrew Yĕhōšúa (יְהוֹשֻׁעַ). The meaning of the name is 'Yahweh is help' or 'Yahweh is salvation'. Its roots lie in the ancient Hebrew parts yeho (יְהוֹ), meaning 'Yahweh' or 'Hebrew name of God', and yasha' (יָשַׁע), meaning 'to help', 'to save', or 'to deliver'. Other variants include Issa, Jehoshua, Yehoshua, Yeshua, Yoshua, Joschua, Josua, Josue, Josu, Josuah, Yoschua, Jozua, Jesusa, Iesous, Giosue, Heshel, Josh, and Yusha.
Where does the name Essa come from?
The origin of the name Essa is both feminine and masculine and is based on ancient Hebrew roots with the meaning 'Yahweh is help'. The ancient Hebrew
How do you pronounce Essa?
Essa is pronounced like 'Es-sa'.
When is the name day of Essa?
The name day for Essa is celebrated on January 1, January 17, June 20, August 3, September 1, and December 26.
Popularity
In Germany, Essa is a rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th among the most common female baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2010, when it placed 2,348th. In the last ten years, Essa has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,788th.
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Frequently asked questions about the name Essa
What is the meaning of the name Essa?
The name Essa means 'Yahweh is help' or 'Yahweh is salvation' and is a short form of names that begin with 'Es-' or end with '-esa'.
Where does the name Essa come from?
Essa has both male and female origins and is based on ancient Hebrew roots. The name is common in the Arabic language.
How popular is the name Essa?
The popularity of the name Essa varies by region, but it has gained popularity in recent years, especially in multicultural societies.