Esen means “breeze, that which blows”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish and Uyghur and also used in Kyrgyz.
- Esen is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur and Kyrgyz.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Esen mean?
Esen is a Turkish name for both girls and boys. Wiktionary's name entry derives it from esinti, 'breeze, that which blows'. Note that the separate Turkish adjective esen means 'healthy, sound'; the name entry does not link the name to that word.[1,3]
Also glossed as “healthy, sound (identical Turkish adjective)”[4]LikelyAn identical adjective exists, but the name entry does not derive the name from it.
Meaning themes: Nature and seasons
Esen in Turkish, Uyghur and Kyrgyz
What does Esen mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Esen. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “breeze, that which blows” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.[1]
What does Esen mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئېسەن, ئەسەن, Ésen (ULY transliteration), Esen (ULY transliteration), ئاسان, ئېسەن, Hasan, ھاسان, Ésen and Asan. Here it is glossed as “health, well-being, safety”[3]. It is recorded as a boy's name.[3]
What does Esen mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Эсен and Esen (common romanization). No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “breeze, that which blows” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Esen come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[3]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Esen?
Esen is used as a given name in Turkish, Uyghur and Kyrgyz. Its origin is Turkic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Esen across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | EsenLatin | Unisex | same as above: “breeze, that which blows” | Documented[1] |
| Uyghur | ئېسەنArabic script ئەسەنArabic script ئاسانArabic script, variant ئېسەنArabic script, variant HasanLatin, variant ھاسانArabic script, variant ÉsenLatin, variant AsanLatin, variant | Boy | “health, well-being, safety” | Documented[3] |
| Kyrgyz | ЭсенCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “breeze, that which blows” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Esen
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esen[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| ئېسەن[3] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| ئەسەن[3] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Ésen[3] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Esen[3] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| ئاسان[3] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| ئېسەن[3] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Hasan[3] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ھاسان[3] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Ésen[3] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Asan[3] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Эсен | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Esen | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Esen
Sibling names for Esen
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Esen rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BögetBoy“pool; deep part of a lake; puddle”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- UfuktanBoy“horizon dawn”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- ÇepniBoy“mountain villager; a Turkic tribe of the Üçok branch of the Oghuz”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- DiclehanUnisex“Tigris lady”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- ChimenGirl“a single flower in the meadow; flower garden”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- AktanBoy“white dawn”same language (turkish, kyrgyz) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- ArpınarBoy“clear spring”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- ObuzBoy“spring; small stream; narrow place where two streams meet”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Esen
What does the name Esen mean?
Esen means “breeze, that which blows”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish and Uyghur and also used in Kyrgyz.
Is Esen a girl's or a boy's name?
Esen is recorded for both girls and boys. By language: Turkish: girls and boys; Uyghur: boys; Kyrgyz: boys.
Where does Esen come from?
Esen is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Esen?
Esen is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur and Kyrgyz. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Esen spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Esen (Latin), ئېسەن (Arabic script), ئەسەن (Arabic script), ئاسان (Arabic script), Hasan (Latin), ھاسان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Esen have?
Esen has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Esen”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89889387. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: from esinti 'breeze; that which blows'; classified as a unisex (classified as both male and female or as unisex) given name in the Turkish section; listed as a unisex (listed as both male and female or as unisex) given name in the Turkish section; headword of the Turkish given-name entry is “Esen”
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “esinti”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 91987777. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish noun mild wind; breeze
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; Uyghur gloss: ساقلىق، سالامەتلىك، ئېسەنلىك; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Turkic (+8 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “esen”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92676916. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish adjective healthy, sound; from Ottoman اسن 'healthy, well, sound'
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