English · Girl name
Essence
“essential nature or quality”
About the name Essence
Essence is an English word name meaning ‘essential nature or quality’, derived from the English word essence, which comes through Old French from the Latin essentia, formed from esse, ‘to be’. The Latin term was created to translate the Greek philosophical word ousia, ‘being’ or ‘substance’, and essence remains a central concept in philosophy. The word also means a concentrated extract, such as a perfume or flavoring, and it is used in beauty and cosmetics branding. Essence is also the title of an American magazine for Black women, founded in New York.
- Meaning
- essential nature or quality
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ES-sense(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Essence
- Essence Rose
- Essence Marie
- Essence Ann
- Essence Faith
- Essence Joy
Questions about Essence
- What does Essence mean?
- Essence is an English name meaning "essential nature or quality".
- How do you pronounce Essence?
- Essence is pronounced ES-sense, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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