Names Essien

Essien

Found 3 entry about "Essien"

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Akan
Meaning
Essien means "sixth-born" or "sixth child" in Efik/Ibibio, a language spoken in Nigeria.
Popularity
Essien is a relatively uncommon name outside Africa, but it has gained some popularity in recent years. In the United States, it was given to 21 baby boys in 2019, ranking at #5,468 on the list of most popular baby names.

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Essien Name meanings & History

African (Efik/Ibibio). Essien means "sixth-born" or "sixth child" in Efik/Ibibio, a language spoken in Nigeria. Variant of Nsia. Essien is primarily used as a first name for boys, but it can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Essien: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Essien:

E: Expressive,Enliven,Enlighten,Entertain,Environment,Exaggerate

S: Solidity,Social Standing,Success,Security,Status,Sensuality,Sex

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

N: Nagging,Neurosis,Nice,Nitpicking,Nervous,Nutrition,Neat

Essien is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Strong name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Essien include Michael Essien, a Ghanaian footballer who played for Chelsea and the Ghana national team; and Solomon Essien-Garrison, a Nigerian-born British athlete who specializes in the 400m hurdles.

2.) Essien (Male)

Usage: Efik

Meanings: Essien means "sixth-born" in Efik.


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Description: Essien is an African name that originates from the Efik language spoken in Nigeria. Essien means "sixth-born" in Efik. Variant of Nsia. Essien is primarily used as a first name for boys of Efik origin.

Famous People

Notable people with the name Essien include Michael Essien, a Ghanaian professional footballer who played for Chelsea FC and the Ghana national team.

3.) Essien (Male)

Usage: African

Meanings: (African) sixth-born son.

Other Forms: Esien