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Yesenia

Yesenia is a feminine name traditionally of Spanish and Arabic origin. This name means “palm tree” in Spanish or “floral” in Arabic. This beautiful moniker was made famous in Spanish-speaking countries during the 1980s thanks to a popular soap airing with the title name. Yesenia stirs up tropically-inspired, flowery imagery, which is sure to keep baby sunny and calm no matter what time of year it is.
Spanish Female
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Meaning

Palm tree, floral

Popularity

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Pronunciation

ye-SEH-nyah

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Traits

  • Elegant
  • Graceful
  • Nurturing
  • Resilient

Compatibility

Yesenia is a beautiful and elegant name that pairs well with siblings of various styles and origins. It also works nicely as a middle name, adding a touch of sophistication to the full name. Culturally, Yesenia fits well in Spanish-speaking families or those who appreciate floral-inspired names.

Elegant Graceful Nurturing Resilient

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Yesenia Hernandez

Yesenia Hernandez

Actress

Born: May 3, 1969 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Portrait of Yesenia Ayala

Yesenia Ayala

Musician

Born: September 16, 1990 · Mexico City, Mexico

Portrait of Yesenia Flores

Yesenia Flores

Athlete

Born: November 29, 1985 · San Salvador, El Salvador

Portrait of Yesenia Pacheco

Yesenia Pacheco

Scientist

Born: March 21, 1977 · Santiago, Chile

Portrait of Yesenia Ramirez

Yesenia Ramirez

Leader

Born: July 12, 1972 · Buenos Aires, Argentina

Portrait of Yesenia Silva

Yesenia Silva

Artist

Born: January 8, 1980 · Madrid, Spain

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Yesenia Original form
  • Jessenia English variant
  • Yessenia Anglicized form
  • Yessenya Creative spelling
  • Arabic
  • Cyrillic
  • Korean
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Japanese

Cultural Adaptations

  • يسينيا (Yesenia) Arabic
  • Йесения (Yesenia) Cyrillic
  • 예세니아 (Yesenia) Korean
  • 叶塞尼亚 (Yesenia) Chinese (Simplified)
  • イェセニア (Yesenia) Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yesenia

What does Yesenia mean?
Palm tree, floral
What is the origin of Yesenia?
Yesenia has Spanish origins.
Is Yesenia popular?
Yesenia has been viewed 162 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Yesenia?
Similar names include Greg, Pedro, Nina, Ethan, Djuma.
How do you pronounce Yesenia?
Yesenia is pronounced ye-SEH-nyah.

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