Jesenija

Jesenija is a variant of the name Yesenia, which is common in Latvia and Lithuania. This female first name likely derives from a botanical designation and means 'the flower'.

What does the name Jesenija mean?

The name Jesenija is a Latvian and Lithuanian form of Yesenia, a South American first name that likely originates from a plant designation. The origin of the name lies in the Latin term jessenia (bataua), which describes the genus name of a type of palm found in South America. This palm is native to the Amazon region and produces edible fruits. The first name gained significant recognition in South America due to the Mexican telenovela Yesenia in the 1970s, popularized by the author Yolanda Vargas Dulché. Other variants include Jesenia, Jessenia, Yessenia, and Yeseniya.

Where does the name Jesenija come from?

The etymology of Jesenija is of Old Spanish nature and means 'the flower'. The Old Spanish

How do you pronounce Jesenija?

Je-se-nija

Popularity

In Germany, Jesenija is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2022, reaching 2,554th place. Over the last ten years, Jesenija has been given as a first name approximately 30 times, which places it 5,239th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,302nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Jesja