Name meaning
Esi
may mean “born on Sunday”
- Origin
- Akan
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Ghanaian, Akan, Fante
- Spellings
- Esi · Akosua
- Say it
- EH-see
- Letters
- 3
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Esi is the Fante form of the Akan day name for girls born on Sunday. In Akan culture, every child receives a name for the day of the week of their birth.
Roots
Akan day name for Sunday (Kwasiada).
Where it is used
Common in Ghana.
Esi name FAQ
What does the name Esi mean?
Esi may mean “born on Sunday”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Akan day name for Sunday (Kwasiada).
Where does the name Esi come from?
Esi is of Akan origin. Today it is used in Ghanaian, Akan, Fante families.
How do you pronounce Esi?
Esi is usually pronounced EH-see.
Is Esi a boy's or a girl's name?
Esi is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Esi?
Related spellings and forms include Akosua.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Esi on Wiktionary. Meaning and background researched by our team and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.