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Esau
Esau is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin. This name translates to “hairy,” but don’t be put off by this unusual meaning. Esau is a Biblically significant name that belonged to the twin brother of Jacob. It was also a name adopted by Nonconformists in the 17th century, particularly in South Wales. Esau is one of the lesser-known Biblical monikers, but is no less characterful and unique in its history.
Hebrew
Male
Name Story
Traits
- Brave
- Loyal
- Adventurous
- Independent
Compatibility
Esau pairs well with classic and biblical names for siblings, adding a touch of uniqueness. It also works nicely as a middle name to balance out more common first names. This name has a strong and timeless quality that can fit well in a variety of cultural and stylistic pairings.
Brave
Loyal
Adventurous
Independent
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Esau Khamati Oriedo
Athlete
Born: December 10, 1990 · Nairobi, Kenya
Esau Gideon
Musician
Born: July 20, 1985 · Lagos, Nigeria
Esau Nkabinde
Actor
Born: March 25, 1978 · Durban, South Africa
Esau Mwamwaya
Musician
Born: June 5, 1980 · Lilongwe, Malawi
Esau Kanyenda
Athlete
Born: June 22, 1982 · Blantyre, Malawi
Similar Names
John
God Is Gracious
Leyla
Night
Taylor
To tailor or cut
Nora
Honor, shining light
Leontyne
Lioness
Kara
Beloved
Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Esau Original form
- Esaú Spanish
- عيسو Arabic
- Эсав Russian
- 埃薩 Chinese (Traditional)
- 에사우 Korean
- Hebrew
- Japanese
- Punjabi
Cultural Adaptations
- עֵשָׂו (Esav) Hebrew
- エサウ (Esau) Japanese
- ਏਸਾਉ (Esā'u) Punjabi
Frequently Asked Questions about Esau
- What does Esau mean?
- Hairy
- What is the origin of Esau?
- Esau has Hebrew origins.
- Is Esau popular?
- Esau has been viewed 110 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Esau?
- Similar names include John, Leyla, Taylor, Nora, Leontyne.
- How do you pronounce Esau?
- Esau is pronounced EE-saw.
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