Origin, Meaning, And History Of Yesenia
Yesenia is a girl’s name of Spanish or Arabic origin. It means ‘palm tree’ in Spanish, probably derived from the word Jessenia which is the name of a tree in South America. It means ‘‘floral’ in Arabic. Yesenia is considered one of the most elegant names that start with Y, but due to its resemblance to Yekaterina or Yuliana, it has a distinct Russian influence. In fact, the Russian variation of the name is spelled Yeseniya.
The name became popular in the 1970s due to the Mexican telenovela of the same name and its film adaptation in 1971 written by Yolanda Vargas Dulché.
One of the main variations of Yesenia is Jessenia. Other variations include Jasenia, Jesenia, Jesenya, Yasenia, Yazenia, Yasemia, Yessenia, and Yessenya. You can use a variety of nicknames for Yesenia and its variations such as Yesy, Yessie, Jess, Jessie, Yaze, Nia, Senia, and Yasin.
Though the name was popular in the Latin American regions, it took some time for the name to become popular in the United States. Slowly, the name gained traction in the U.S. and later traveled to Europe and other Arab countries. In some regions, Yesenia is used for both boys and girls though girls win the popularity with this name. Some of the famous name bearers include Yesenia Lopez, a Chilean footballer, Yesenia Centeno, a Spanish marathon runner and Olympian, and Yesenia Miranda, Salvadoran racewalker and Olympian.
The name Yesenia appeared a few times in pop culture. The 1971 Mexican filmYeseniais one of the most well-known occurrences of this name. It starred Jacqueline Andere and Jorge Lavat. It was considered one of the best movies in the Soviet Union becoming the highest grossing foreign movie in the Soviet Union.Yeseniawas the name of a 1970 telenovela starring Fanny Cano as the eponymous Yesenia. Another Mexican telenovela with the nameYeseniareleased in 1980 and starred Adela Noriega and Luis Uribe.
Yesenia
Girl
Dominican Republic,Spanish
33
Four
1 word, 7 letters, 4 vowels, 3 consonants
Medium length and moderately easy to pronounce
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Yesenia On The Popularity Chart
Yesenia is a unique name that was popular for a long time. These SSA graphs depict how the name has performed in recent years.
Popularity Over Time
The name Yesenia was moderately popular but it witnessed a considerable rise and fall. Check out this graph for detailed information.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
For almost 20 years, the name Yesenia was in the top 500 most popular names. Its position gradually slipped. The name was ranked 1,789 in 2021.
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Popular Sibling Names For Yesenia
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Boy Sibling Names For Yesenia
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Yesenia’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology
吠陀占星学,也叫周谛士,提供德ep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name Yesenia. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.
Zodiac Sign (Rashi)
如以下表格所示,每个rashi屁股ociated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.
| Rashi (zodiac sign) | Vruschika (Scorpio) |
|---|---|
| Starting letters for Vruschika (Scorpio) rashi | N, Y |
| Representation | Scorpion |
| Element | 水 |
| Ruling body | Mars |
| Quality | Fixed |
Birth Star (Nakshatra)
Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.
The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Vruschika (Scorpio) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use ourNakshatra Calculator.
| Nakshatra | Degrees Of The Nakshatra | Nakshatra Lord (Ruler) |
Name Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visakha (Vishakam) | Scorpio (0 to 3.20 degrees) | Jupiter | Ti, Tee, Too, Te, Tu, Tae, To |
| Anuradha (Anizham, Anusham) | Scorpio (3.20 to 16.40 degrees) | Saturn | Na, Naa, Ni, Nu, Ne, Nee, Noo, Nae |
| Jyeshta (Triketta) | Scorpio (16.40 to 30 degrees) | Mercury | No, Ya, Yaa, Yi, Yu |
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Yesenia?
Yesenia is the name of a character in a Spanish soap opera.
2.什么是原点of the name Yesenia?
Yesenia has the Dominican Republic and Spanish origins.
3. How to pronounce the name Yesenia?
Yesenia is pronounced as yih-seh-nee-uh.
4. What are some middle names that go well with Yesenia?
Yesenia is a unique three-syllable Spanish name. Hence, other Spanish feminine names with three syllables likeAdelia(noble), Corona (crown),Dolores(sorrow), Lucero (morning star), andMiguela(who is like a God) are some middle names that go well with Yesenia.
5. What are some positive qualities or traits associated with people named Yesenia?
According to numerology, individuals with the name Yesenia can be warm and loving with a helping nature. They are known for their reliability and people feel safe sharing their feelings and personal matters with them. Lastly, they are peace-loving and work to create a harmonious environment.
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