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Esau

Boy · Hebrew · Short name

Meaning
Hairy
Pronunciation
EE-saw
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew meaning hairy or rough.

Popularity
Very rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, Israel

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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