EtymologyEser is a Turkish word meaning "product, achievement". As a given name and surname, it reflects the cultural value placed on accomplishment and contribution. The name is used for both genders, though it is more commonly feminine as a first name in Turkish usage.Notable BearersSeveral Turkish individuals bear Eser as a given name, including Eser Afacan (born 1953), an artist, painter and sculptor; Eser Kardeşler (born 1964), a football manager and player; Eser Yağmur (born 1983), a footballer; and Eser Yenenler (born 1984), a comedian, TV presenter and actor. Notable bearers of the surname Eser include German jurist and scholar Albin Eser (1935–2023), Turkish footballer Burhan Eşer (born 1985), and others.The name is unisex but shows a slight male predominance in its use as a given name, reflecting Turkish naming traditions that draw from common nouns.