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Esau

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Esau is the English form of a Hebrew name meaning “Hairy” (although the reliable Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names, Withycombe, 3rd. 1977, calls this a “philological error” and suggests the meaning “blind”).

History:
Esau is a Biblical name revived and used mainly by 17th century English Puritans.

Pronunciation: ee-saw.

Alternates: Essau.

Famous Bearers:
Religious Figures:
Esau (Biblical)
Jacob’s elder brother, in the Bible.


Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Esau

Popularity of Esau:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

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