Akan

Esi

Pronounced EH-seeShare

Meaning: Born on Sunday

  • Girl
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  • 2 syllables

The story

Esi is an Akan day name for a child born on Sunday. Its meaning refers to the weekday of birth, so the family’s connection to that day is part of the choice.

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

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Origins

Esi comes from Akan.

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