Esen

Esen is a rare Turkish first name that is used for both women and men. Translated from Turkish, the name means 'the healthy'.

What does the name Esen mean?

As a Turkish first name that is used for both women and men, Esen means 'the healthy'. Alternatively, the name can also be associated with the Turkish term esmek, which means 'to blow' (in the sense of wind), thus adopting the meaning 'the blowing one'. In Turkey, Esen is common as both a first name and a surname. A historically significant bearer of the name was Esen Tayishi, who lived in the 15th century as the leader of the Oirat Mongol tribe of the Choros. Among contemporary personalities, the Turkish-Swiss director Esen Işık and the Turkish actress Esen Püsküllü stand out.

Where does the name Esen come from?

The name Esen has its roots in Old Turkish and is known as both a female and a male first name. Its meanings are 'the healthy' and 'the blowing one'.

How do you pronounce Esen?

E-sen, like in 'essen' with a short 'E' at the beginning.

Popularity

In Germany, Esen is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th on the list of the most common female baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2012 with 3,656th place. Over the last ten years, Esen has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,444th.

Nicknames & pet names

Sen

Famous people

• Esen Püsküllü (actress)