Boy name
Esau name meaning
“hairy”
Esau is a masculine name from Hebrew Esav, traditionally associated with the meaning ‘hairy’. It is known through the biblical figure Esau. Esav provides the Hebrew source form, while the connection with hairiness belongs to traditional interpretation; the name’s linguistic etymology remains uncertain.
What does Esau mean?
Hairy
In Indonesian: berambut lebat
Origin and cultural usage of Esau
From Hebrew Esav, known through the biblical figure Esau. It is traditionally associated with hairiness, although its linguistic etymology is uncertain.
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Name combinations with Esau
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Esau, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Esau: hairy
- Steve: crown, wreath of honor
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
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Meaning of each word
- Esau: hairy
- Theodore: gift from God
- Yordan: that which flows down
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Esau Nathan
Meaning of each word
- Esau: hairy
- Nathan: he has given
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Kristo Esau Christiano
Meaning of each word
- Kristo: the anointed one
- Esau: hairy
- Christiano: follower of Christ
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Esau Bastian
Meaning of each word
- Esau: hairy
- Bastian: one from Sebaste
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Esau Christopher Rufinus
Meaning of each word
- Esau: hairy
- Christopher: bearer of Christ
- Rufinus: reddish, red-haired
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How to pronounce Esau
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦱꦲꦸ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮞᮅ |
Is Esau a boy’s name?
Yes, Esau is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Esau ranks #3,996 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Esau
Famous people named Esau
- Esau Miram · b. 1986
- Esau A. Ahoren · b. 1978
- Esau Siahaan
FAQ about the name Esau
What is the meaning of Esau?
Esau means hairy. From Hebrew Esav, known through the biblical figure Esau. It is traditionally associated with hairiness, although its linguistic etymology is uncertain.
Is Esau a boy’s name?
Yes, Esau is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Esau?
Esau is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Esau have?
Esau has 2 syllables (E-sau) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Esau?
Esau ranks #3,996 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Esau?
Some ideas: Esau Steve Leonardo; Esau Theodore Yordan; Esau Nathan.
Famous people named Esau?
Notable people named Esau include Esau Miram, Esau A. Ahoren, Esau Siahaan.
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