| Meaning | salvation, deliverance |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Esa |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | E-sa |
About Esa
This concise three-letter name packs remarkable character into a small package. Its brevity creates impact—short names often command attention precisely because they're unexpected in length. The name offers international appeal, recognized in multiple cultures with slight variations, which gives it a cosmopolitan quality despite its simplicity. Parents who choose this name often appreciate its understated elegance and the way it stands confidently without requiring elaboration. The strong vowel beginning and ending create an open, friendly sound while the single consonant provides structure. It's particularly appealing for those seeking something distinctive that won't be constantly mispronounced or misspelled. The name carries itself with quiet dignity, suitable for all life stages from childhood through professional adulthood. It pairs beautifully with longer surnames, creating pleasant rhythmic balance, and works equally well with shorter surnames by maintaining consistency. For families valuing both uniqueness and accessibility, this represents an excellent convergence of both qualities.
Nicknames for Esa
| Es |
| Sa |
Famous People Named Esa
| Esa Tikkanen | Finnish former professional ice hockey player |
| Esa-Pekka Lappi | Finnish rally driver |
| Esa Nieminen | Finnish former professional tennis player |
| Esa Lindell | Finnish professional ice hockey defenseman |
| Esa Ahmad | American basketball player |
| Esa Ruoho | Finnish electronic music artist |
| Esa-Pekka Mattila | Finnish operatic baritone |
| Esa Mäkinen | Finnish former professional footballer |
| Esa-Pekka Taskinen | Finnish politician |
| Esa Saarinen | Finnish philosopher |
| Esa Helttula | Finnish mathematician |
| Esa Alanne | Finnish film director |
| Esa Holopainen | Finnish musician, member of the band Amorphis |
| Esa-Pekka Salonen | Finnish racing driver |
| Esa Leppänen | Finnish ski jumper |
| Esa Pakarinen | Finnish singer |
| Esa Illi | Finnish Islamic activist |
| Esa Kuloniemi | Finnish poet |
| Esa Itkonen | Finnish journalist |
Characters Named Esa
| Esa Kling | Character from the Swedish television series "Rederiet" |
| Esa Makinen | Character from the Finnish film "Valkoinen Kaupunki" |
| Esa Vienola | Character from the Finnish film "Kulkuri ja joutsen" |
| Esa Pekonen | Character from the Finnish TV series "Sisko ja sen veli" |
| Esa Laasanen | Character from the Finnish film "Ariel" |
| Esa Kotilainen | Character from the Finnish TV series "Rikospoliisi ei laula" |
| Esa Anttala | Character from the Finnish film "Kuningasjätkä" |
| Esa Raaste | Character from the Finnish TV series "Pohjantähti" |
| Esa Tuominen | Character from the Finnish film "Tuntematon sotilas" - The Unknown Soldier |
| Esa Mäkelä | Character from the Finnish film "Härmä" |
| Esa Enqvist | Character from the Finnish film "Kulkuri ja kaunotar" |
| Esa Sorjonen | Main character from the Finnish TV series "Bordertown" - Sorjonen |
| Esa Ratas | Character from the Finnish TV series "Poliisit" |
| Esa Lappalainen | Character from the Finnish film "Tuntematon sotilas" - The Unknown Soldier |
| Esa Harju | Character from the Finnish TV series "Kylmäverisesti sinun" |
| Esa Jokinen | Character from the Finnish film "Jäniksen vuosi" |
| Esa Tiusanen | Character from the Finnish TV series "Uutishuone" |
| Esa Haapaniemi | Character from the Finnish film "Rikos ja rangaistus" |
| Esa Repo | Character from the Finnish TV series "Taivaan tulet" |