BEAUTIFUL ESAN FEMALE NAMES
Written by Williams Patrick Praise
Here is a curated list of 100 beautiful, meaningful female names from the Esan (Ishan) ethnic group of Edo State, Nigeria.
Esan names are deeply spiritual, expressive, and often tell stories of faith, gratitude, victory, wealth, and joy.
Names Celebrating God’s Goodness & Faith
- Adesuwa – Born into wealth/abundance
- Abieyuwa – Born into prosperity and honour
- Agbonile – The world is a home
- Akugbe – Unity; coming together
- Amina – Trustworthy / Faithful
- Aruore – Light / Dawn has come
- Asiri – Blessing; secret of joy
- Ebehi – Gift of God
- Efe – Wealth / Riches
- Efehi – God's wealth
- Eghi – Honor / Destiny
- Ehi – Destiny / Angel / Guardian Spirit
- Ehibor – God provides peace
- Ehigiator – God allows me to live long
- Ehigiator-Ose – God's gift endures
- Ehiije – God has given / God's gift
- Ehimen – My guardian angel / My destiny
- Ehimiaghe – Look to my destiny / God watches over me
- Ehimiere – I have seen God’s favour
- Ehimiwe – God gave this to me
- Ehimoje – God leads / God rules
- Ehinnosetale – Whatever God says will come to pass
- Ehizogie – God makes one a king/queen
- Ehizojie – God appoints kings/queens
- Ehizuelen – God listens to prayers
Names Expressing Joy, Peace & Love
- Eimiosowe – No one can surpass God
- Eire – Peace / Joy
- Ejeme – Good fortune / Favor
- Eki – Market / Commerce (a symbol of wealth and prosperity)
- Emehi – Hand of God / Destiny
- Emuwa – Prosperity / Splendour
- Enahoro – Morning dew / Freshness
- Ese – Blessing / Favor / Gift
- Eseose – God's favor / Gift from God
- Eseosa – God’s grace
- Eseroghene – God’s grace and mercy
- Esosa – Favor / Blessing of God
- Etin-Osa – The strength of God
- Eunice – (Widely adapted in Esan culture) Victorious peace
- Ibhade – I am part of them / I belong
- Ibhadode – I am among those who arrive safely
- Ibharimea – I am contented / Satisfied
- Ibie – Children / Family strength
- Ibiezugbe – Family brings unity
- Ifeoma – Good fortune / Beautiful child
- Ifueko – Gentle soul / Soft heart
- Ijebor – Peace has come
- Ijie – Royalty / King’s lineage
- Inibokun – Pure / Clean as white
- Iniovosa – God’s own child
Names of Honor, Royalty & Beauty
- Isimeme – I am settled / Contentment
- Isoken – I am satisfied with what I have
- Isuwa – Wealth / Abundance
- Ivie – Precious jewels / Beads (symbol of royalty)
- Iviehi – Jewels from God
- Iviemena – These are my jewels
- Izene – Unique / Special creation
- Izegbuwa – I choose wealth
- Iziengbe – Patience / Endurance
- Ofure – Peace / Serenity
- Oghogho – Joy / Happiness
- Oheji – Gift / Inheritance
- Omo-Efe – Child of wealth
- Omoefe – Child brings riches
- Omohelu – Child is supreme
- Omohimoria – Child uplifts a person
- Omolegho – Child is greater than money
- Omonigho – A child is valuable beyond money
- Omonose – A child is a gift from God
- Omonria – A child makes a home
- Omorinsola – Child walks into wealth
- Omose – Beautiful child
- Omosede – A child is greater than a specific day
- Omosigho – A child is worth more than money
- Omoyemwen – A child brings joy
Names of Destiny, Victory & Gratitude
- Onaiwu – This one will not die (a name of protection)
- Onosetale – Whatever God says stands
- Onosolease – God completes his work
- Osarumwense – God has been good to me
- Osasere – God is supreme / God's time is best
- Osasumwen – God leads / guides me
- Osenaga – God is worthy to be served
- Osenobuwa – God is the giver of wealth
- Osereme – God gave this to me
- Osewediamhen – God stood by me
- Oseyi – God made this
- Osiamo – God's child / Loved by God
- Oshiobugie – God is my royalty
- Oshiorenoya – God removes shame
- Osiroamhen – God remembers me
- Osogbe – God builds the home
- Otibho – Comfort / Solace
- Udale – Reliance / Faith
- Ufumwen – Peace of mind
- Uki – Moon / Bright light
- Ukinebo – Beautiful moon
- Unuame – Sweet tongue / Pleasant voice
- Uwaila – Prosperity never stops / Success
- Uwailele – Wealth follows this family
- Uwaomagbe – Wealth does not kill
Popular Short Forms / Pet Names
Many Esan female names can be shortened into affectionate everyday names:
- Ehi (from Ehibor, Ehizogie, Ehiije)
- Ivie (from Iviehi, Iviemena)
- Ofure
- Esosa / Ese
- Omo (from Omose, Omonose)
