'''Esben''' is a Norwegian and Danish male given name.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ssb.no/en/befolkning/statistikker/navn/aar/2020-01-22|title=2020-01-22|website=ssb.no}}</ref>
==Origin and variants== It originated as a variant of Asbjørn.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindthename.com/name/esben|title=Meaning, origin and history of the name Esben|first=Mike|last=Campbell|website=Behind the Name}}</ref> A common variant is Espen.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nordicnames.de/w/index.php?title=Espen|title=Espen - Nordic Names Wiki - Name Origin, Meaning and Statistics|website=www.nordicnames.de}}</ref>
==Notable people== Notable people with this name include: * Esben Sloth Andersen, Danish professor of economics * Esben Holmboe Bang, Danish chef and Michelin-starred restaurateur * Esben Esther Pirelli Benestad, Norwegian physician and sexologist * Esben Hansen, Danish football midfielder * Esben Selvig, Norwegian-Danish rapper and singer * Esben Smed, Danish actor * Esben Storm, Danish-Australian actor and director
==Other uses== * Esben and the Witch, Danish fairytale * Esben and the Witch (band), British rock band
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