π About Esma
Esma is a name with dual roots β a variant of the Old French EsmΓ© ("esteemed, loved") and a form of the Arabic Asma ("supreme, exalted"). This cross-cultural heritage has made it popular in both Western Europe and the Islamic world, from Ottoman princesses to modern parents seeking an elegant, multicultural name.
π Details
- OriginFrench
- Genderβ Female
- MeaningVariant of Esme. Esteemed, loved
π Variants & Related Names
β Famous People
- Esma Sultan β Ottoman princess (1726β1788), daughter of Sultan Ahmed III, known for her patronage of the arts and her palatial residence on the Bosphorus
- Esma RedΕΎepova β Macedonian Romani singer known as the "Queen of Romani Music," celebrated worldwide for her powerful voice and cultural advocacy
- Esma Cannon β Australian-born British character actress who appeared in numerous British comedy films of the 1950s and 1960s
- Esma Voloder β Australian beauty queen and model of Bosnian heritage who was crowned Miss Australia in 2017