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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Jessy

女性名字popula的杰西是一个变体r name Jesse. It has Hebrew and English origins. This simple yet adorable name signifies ‘God beholds.’ It is regarded as a short form of the trendy name Jessica, which comes from the ancient Hebrew term ‘Yiskhah.’

Some etymologists also consider the name’s meaning in Hebrew as ‘gift.’ In the Scottish language and culture, Jessy means ‘God is gracious.’ According to some theories, this girl’s name can also mean ‘he sees.’

Although most people equate the name with a female, its variants have also been used for boys. The most prominent example of this isJesse.

Jessy is also a variation of Jessie. This name became popular, especially in the Christian and Jewish communities, because of its biblical significance. In the Old Testament, Jessy is depicted as Ohed’s son and King David’s father. He was also the grandson of Ruth and Boaz (1).

The Scottish diminutiveJean, the medieval version of the name Jehanne is also considered the root of this feminine name. The term Jessy is deeply connected to religion. It is ideal for parents who want to give their children a name with strong spiritual symbolism.

This gender-neutral name is pronounced as JESS-ee. Other variations of this name include Lessai, Issei, and Yassa. You can pick names like J,Jess, J.J, andEssiefor your child.

We cannot find many references to Jessy in pop culture. While there are many famous personalities with the spelling variant Jessy, there are not many fictional characters with this name in books or films.

Jessy

Meaning 神beholds

Gender Unisex

Religion Hindu

Origin Hebrew

How To Pronounce Jessy?

Names With Similar Sound As Jessy

Jessy has a cute sound. If you like this sound, you may like the following names which also have similar sounds.

Jasbeer Jaspinder Jaspreet Jayce Jaycee Jaycie Jayson Jaz Jazmine Jezreel

Popular Sibling Names For Jessy

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Boy Sibling Names For Jessy

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Girl Sibling Names For Jessy

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Jesca Jesenia Jesica Jesicca Jesika Jesimae Jessah Jessaly Jessalyn Jessalynn

Other Popular Names Beginning With J

Looking for more baby names starting with the letter J to resonate with your family’s naming tradition or to rhyme with the sibling names? Find a range of alternative names starting with this letter.

Jayden Jean Jeanette Jeanine Jeannette Jeannie Jeannine Jemimah Jerah Jerami

Names With Similar Meaning As Jessy

There are many names that share the meaning of Jessy. Check them out here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Jessy?

The name Jessy means ‘God beholds,’

2. What is the origin of the name Jessy?

Jessy has Hebrew and English origins.

3. What middle names pair well with ‘Jessy’?

The name Jessy holds significant and spiritual meaning; if you consider middle name options for Jesse, then names with similar meanings would be a good choice. Some options include Batya (Daughter of God),Celeste(Heavenly),Elisabeth(Devoted to God), andGrace(God’s favor) are middle name options that you may consider for your little one.

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Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood. She also specializes in baby names. A postgraduate in Human Resources from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, she likes understanding...more