Essence - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Essence \e-ssen-ce, ess(e)-nce\ is pronounced ESS-ens. It is of American origin, and its meaning is "perfume". Literally, the distilled elements of a thought, speech, or substance.

A baby name that sounds like Essence is Asención.

Essence is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Essence. Click here to compare Essence with related baby names.