Esa

Origin and Meaning:

Esa is a surname of British origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Esau," meaning 'hairy' or 'rough.' Esau was a biblical figure, the elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the twin brother of Jacob.

Distribution:

The surname Esa is relatively rare in the United Kingdom. It is found mainly in areas with historical Jewish populations, such as London and other urban centres.

Notable Bearers:

  • Dr. Halima Esa: A respected medical researcher known for her work in public health.
  • Ahmed Esa: An accomplished writer and playwright from Birmingham, known for his insightful storytelling.

Variants:

Variants of the surname Esa include Eesah, Essa, and Eeza.

Coat of Arms:

There is no widely recognised coat of arms associated with the surname Esa, as it is not as common as some other British surnames.

References:

  • Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
  • Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.

There are approximately 93 people named Esa in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Esa.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adam
  • Ahamed
  • Ahmed
  • Ali
  • Badrul
  • Ikram
  • Ismail
  • Michael
  • Mohammed
  • Muhammad
  • Salih

Female

  • Aziza
  • Caroline
  • Kadra
  • Kulsum
  • Melanie
  • Rahima
  • Shahida
  • Sofiya
  • Somayya
  • Zahra

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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