Latinized form of Greek Ἀλκυόνη (see Alcyone), via the misspelled variant Ἁλκυόνη (Halkyone). The spelling variation was due to a false association with ἅλς (hals) meaning “salt, sea”.
People with the name Esau have a deep inner desire to serve humanity and to give to others by sharing money, knowledge and experience, or creative and artistic ability.