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Jessa

JES-uh

Popularity

#2041

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

6,381

Peak Year

#572 in 2015

First Recorded

1918

Style

Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A diminutive of Jessica, a Hebrew name meaning 'God beholds' or 'God is gracious'.

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JessJessie

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Jessa Duggar

    American television personality known for 19 Kids and Counting.

Nicknames

JessJessie

Spelling Variations

JessicaJessika

Similar Names

JennaTessaVanessaChelsea

Personality Traits

CharmingFriendlyOptimisticOutgoing

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