Essence is associated with the meaning “Core being; fundamental nature of existence” — a beautiful sentiment to see brought to life in your child’s room.
Essence comes directly from the Latin word essentia, meaning "being" or "the most important quality of something." Philosophers used it to describe the core nature of a person or object. In simple terms, it means "what something truly is at its heart." The word entered the English language around the 14th century.