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Linked by meaning

Esme 爱

ài · Traditional form: 愛

Esme (esteemed) and 爱 (love) are related in meaning.

The English name

Meaning
Probably French Esmé, 'esteemed, loved'; sometimes also short for EsmeraldaLikelyOften said to mean 'emerald'; that is Esmeralda, which Esme sometimes shortens.
Origin
French

The Chinese character

Meaning
love
Source
Unicode Unihan

Sources

Inspired by Chinese naming. The two are linked by what they mean, never by sound or letters.