Esma

Meaning & origin

The female first name Esma comes from the Arabic region and means "the esteemed" or "the well-respected". It is often used as a shortened form of the name Esmeralda, which also comes from Arabic and means "emerald". Esma is a popular name in Turkey, but also in other countries such as Bosnia, Albania, and Kosovo. In Islamic culture, the name is often chosen as an expression of appreciation and love for a daughter.

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