What is the origin of the name Jessalyn?

Jessalyn is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Jessalyn?

Jessalyn is currently ranked #5065 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Jessalyn?

Jessalyn is pronounced JESS-uh-lin.

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GirlHebrew

Jessalyn

JESS-uh-lin

Popularity

#5065

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

3,673

Peak Year

#132 in 2001

First Recorded

1918

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A combination of Jessica and the suffix '-lyn'. Jessica is Hebrew in origin, meaning 'God beholds' or 'wealthy'.

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Jess Jessie Lyn

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Jess Jessie Lyn

Spelling Variations

Jessalynne Jesslyn

Similar Names

Jessica Jocelyn Evelyn Rosalyn

Personality Traits

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