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Esaw
Pronounced EE-saw /ΛiΛ.sΙΛ/Medium
Meaning: Esaw is a phonetic variant of Esau, the Hebrew name borne in the Book of Genesis by the elder twin son of Isaac and Rebekah and brother of Jacob. The name is traditionally connected to a Hebrew word for 'hairy,' describing him at birth.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Esaw is a spelling variant of the biblical Esau, the Hebrew name of Isaac and Rebekah's elder son, twin of Jacob, in the Book of Genesis. Traditionally linked to a word meaning 'hairy,' the name reached American families through Bible reading, with this phonetic form appearing in early records.
Esaw was only about fifteen a year even at its peak, given quietly in the early twentieth century and rare thereafter. Like other Old Testament names it carried scriptural weight, and this variant spelling marks it as a period record.
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Esau (biblical era)in the Book of Genesis, the elder twin son of Isaac and Rebekah and brother of Jacob, described as a skilled hunter
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Esaw mean?
It is a variant spelling of Esau, the Hebrew name of Jacob's twin brother in Genesis, traditionally connected to a word meaning 'hairy.'
How do you pronounce Esaw?
It is said EE-saw /ΛiΛ.sΙΛ/ - two syllables.
Is Esaw a boy or girl name?
Esaw is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Esaw?
Esaw was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen boys a year at its peak in the early nineteen-twenties.