The baby name eesi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈiːsi/ (EE-see).
The baby name eesi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈiːsi/ (EE-see).
eesi is Akan, English, Finnish in Origin.
Eesi is a rare modern given name that most often functions as a respelling of Esi or Essi/Essie. In Ghana and Togo, Esi - used in Ewe and also in some Fante/Akan communities - is the traditional female day name for a child born on Sunday. In Finland, Essi is a common short form of Esteri (Esther), and in English Essie emerged in the 19th century as a nickname for Esther, Estelle, or Esme; Eesi aligns with these while offering a sleek, vowel-forward style favored today.
Meaning varies by source: linked to Ewe/Fante traditions, it denotes a girl born on Sunday; via Esther it conveys “star” (from Persian); connected to Eve/Eevi it can imply “life.” Variants and related forms include Esi, Essi (Finnish), Essie (English), Eevi/Eva, and Isi. Usage is cross-cultural, generally feminine, though the minimalist spelling makes it adaptable as unisex in modern contexts.
eesi is exceptionally rare. Across 3 countries, we found just 4 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
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