Esma
/YEHS-mah/ Slavic Female
Meaning & Origin
Esma is a Slavic name meaning "Esma is often interpreted as meaning 'emerald' or 'esteemed' and sometimes 'snake' depending on the origin considered.". The etymology is complex, with possible origins in Turkish, meaning 'dark-skinned'; Arabic, meaning 'esteemed'; and potentially even an ancient European root related to words for 'snake'.
Quick Facts
Language Slavic
Gender Female
Phonetic YEHS-mah
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as YEHS-mah. Keep the original Slavic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Esma
- · Esma Redžepova-Teodosievska - Macedonian Romani vocalist
- · Esma Platnumz - Tanzanian singer
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