Name:
Jessica
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Jessica originates in Hebrew language and means "one who can foresee". It was mentioned the very first time in Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice. He probably derived it from an old Hebrew name Iskah, shortly mentioned in the Bible. Since the 20th century, Jessica has been one of the most popular feminine given names in the United States.
Pronunciation:
JES-i-kə
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Gessica
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Jessie
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Famous Jessica:
Jessica Alba : actress
Jessica Simpson : musician
Jessica Biel : actress
Jessica Andrews : musician
Jessica Barone : writer
Jessica Cauffiel : actress
Jessica Delfino : comic
Jessica Dunphy : actress
Jessica Folker : musician
Jessica Harper : actress
Jessica Lange : actress
Jessica Mann : writer
Jessica Mathews : published author
Jessica Mendels : actress
Jessica Morris : actress
Jessica Riddle : musician
Jessica Salmonson : published author