Besa is of Albanian origin, derived from the word 'besë', which means promise or faith. It is traditionally given to girls and has a unique, melodic sound that sets it apart from many other names. Besa is also the name of Albania's national heroine, Bessa Kota, who fought against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century.
"Besa is not commonly chosen as a baby girl's name; only 5 were named Besa in 1982 and another 6 in 1986. Even recently, in 2018, there were just 6 more babies named Besa, totaling only 17 since these records began."