Esau

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
Hairy, rough
Scripts(How to write)
עֵשָׂו
עֵשָׂו(Ancient Hebrew)
Ἠσαῦ(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
EE-saw(English)
e-SAH-oo
Popularity
The popularity of the name Esau is low in the world, not ranking in the top 1000 names for either the US or the UK.

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Esau Name meanings & History

Hairy, rough. From the Hebrew name עֵשָׂו ('Esaw), which possibly meant "hairy". In the Old Testament Esau is the elder of the twin sons of Isaac and Rebecca. Once when he was very hungry he sold his birthright to his twin Jacob for a bowl of stew. Later Jacob disguised himself as Esau and received the elder son's blessing from the blind Isaac. Esau, also called Edom, was the ancestor of the Edomites. The name Esau is most commonly used within families with a strong biblical background.

Zodiac Sign of Esau: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Esau:

E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enlighten,Environment,Entertain

S: Success,Sensuality,Security,Sex,Status,Solidity,Social Standing

A: Argumentative,Action,Ambitious,Aggressive,Angry,Assertive

U: Unity,Understanding,Utopia,Undermining,Universality

Esau is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

2.) ESAU (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew ‘esaw (hairy). The name is borne in the Bible by the elder twin son of Rebekah. He sold his birthright and later his covenant blessing to his brother Jacob. (EE-SAW)


3.) Esau (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) rough-hewn

Other Forms: Es, Esa, Esauw, Esaw


4.) ESAU (Male)

Usage: Biblical

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew ‘esaw (hairy). The name is borne in the Bible by a son of Isaac and Rebekah who sold his birthright to Jacob, his younger twin brother. (GEN. 25) (EE-SAW)


5.) Esau (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) rough; hairy. Bible: Jacob’s twin brother.

Other Forms: Esaw


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