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Jamessa

juh-MESS-uh

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginHebrew

The Story of Jamessa

Imagine a name that whispers strength and independence, a feminine echo of a powerful legacy.

Jamessa is a modern feminine adaptation of the Hebrew name James, meaning 'supplanter.' Its first recorded appearance and peak year both mark 1979, suggesting a very specific moment when parents sought to imbue a classic masculine name with a distinctively feminine spirit.

Your daughter, Jamessa, embodies a spirit of strength and independence. You see her as loyal and determined, a resilient soul who navigates the world with unwavering resolve and a strong sense of self.

What It Means

A modern, feminine version of James, a Hebrew name meaning 'supplanter'.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Personality Traits

LoyalStrongIndependentDetermined

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#6 in 1979

Total Births

21

First Recorded

1979

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