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Origin: Finnish

Meaning: Star; Pledged to God

Encourage your little ray of light to shine as bright as they can by naming them Essi. A Finnish feminine name, Essi comes from the Persian Esther, meaning "star," and the Hebrew Elisabet, meaning "pledged to God." Since the stars have aligned to bring you your brilliant new addition, Essi is a lovely way to invite more luck into your life.