"To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved."
Christian Name · French/Latin Origin
Esme Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Esme
girl
Esme means "Beloved; Esteemed", a girl's name of French/Latin origin. The name Esme does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Esme is accepted in the Beloved — esteemed by grace, called a child of God, the soul whose worth is measured by the Father's love.
Is Esme in the Bible?
No — the name Esme does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Beloved; Esteemed", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Esme.
Pronunciation:/EZ-may/
OriginFrench/Latin
MeaningBeloved; Esteemed
What does Esme mean?
Esme is a girl name of French/Latin origin meaning "Beloved; Esteemed". Esme is beloved — and we are accepted in the beloved. 'To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.' Esme is loved because Christ has been loved.
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What does Esme mean in the Bible?
Esme means "Beloved; Esteemed" and is a name of French/Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Esme is beloved — and we are accepted in the beloved. 'To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.' Esme is loved because Christ has been loved.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Esme?
Esme is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Beloved; Esteemed" — not because Scripture names anyone Esme.
"Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God."
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Which books of the Bible mention Esme?
Esme is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Esme?
Esme is accepted in the Beloved — esteemed by grace, called a child of God, the soul whose worth is measured by the Father's love.
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Esme name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Esme does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Beloved; Esteemed", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Esme.
Esme means "Beloved; Esteemed." It is a French/Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Beloved; Esteemed" — runs right through the Bible.
French/Latin. Esme comes into English from French/Latin and carries the sense "Beloved; Esteemed." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Esme
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Esme?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Esme?
You can read every verse where Esme appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.