Jessica
Jessica is an girl name of English, from Hebrew origin, meaning “Possibly 'God beholds'”.
| Meaning | Possibly 'God beholds' |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | English, from Hebrew |
| Pronunciation | JES-i-kuh |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic, Christian |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada |
Meaning and origin of Jessica
Jessica was first used by Shakespeare for Shylock's daughter in The Merchant of Venice. He probably based it on Iscah, a minor figure in Genesis 11:29, whose name appeared as Jesca in some English Bibles of his time. Iscah is often explained as 'she sees' or 'God beholds', though this is uncertain. Jessica became one of the most popular girls' names in the United States and Britain in the 1980s and 90s.
Is Jessica a religious name?
Jessica is not itself a biblical name, but it is thought to come from Iscah, Abraham's niece mentioned in Genesis.
How popular is Jessica?
Very common among women born in the 1980s and 90s.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jessica mean?
Jessica means 'Possibly 'God beholds''. It is of English, from Hebrew origin.
Does Jessica have a religious meaning?
Jessica is not itself a biblical name, but it is thought to come from Iscah, Abraham's niece mentioned in Genesis.
How do you pronounce Jessica?
Jessica is pronounced JES-i-kuh.
Is Jessica a boy or girl name?
Jessica is usually a girl name.