Espen
Derived from the Arabic word meaning 'one who abstains' or 'to wean,' this name signifies a person with a nurturing soul and a resilient spirit who often displays a natural wisdom and calm authority.
Key Stats
| Total births | 863 |
| Gender | Male (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 2021 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2021 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
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Notable People
Fatimah bint Muhammad (Influential religious figure and daughter of the Prophet) · Fatima Jinnah (Dental surgeon and a leading figure in the Pakistan Movement) · Fatima Whitbread (World-class athlete and Olympic medalist in javelin) · Fatimah Baeshen (Public spokesperson and expert on Saudi Arabian affairs) · Fatimah Tuggar (Interdisciplinary artist known for 'The Language of Objects')
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