What Does the Name Jessica Mean

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The name Jessica comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Jessica below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Jessica Name Meaning

English, French, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Italian, SpanishThis name was first used in this form by Shakespeare in his play 'The Merchant of Venice' (1596), where it belongs to the daughter of Shylock....

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Jolana
2 Javiera
3 Johanneke
4 Jaroslava
5 Julita
6 Ji-min
7 Juturna
8 Josephina
9 Jacklyn
10 Jeltje
11 Jasmina
12 Josie
13 Juliska
14 Jeannie
15 Jerri
16 Joanie
17 Jung-sook
18 Jerneja
19 Jung-hee
20 Ji-yu
21 Jennigje
22 Julija
23 Jaana
24 Jonette
25 Jayla
26 Jetta
27 Jeannette
28 Jefimija
29 Jorun
30 Jothi
31 Josèphe
32 Janette
33 Joaquima
34 Junia
35 Janka
36 Jenae
37 Jeane
38 Jowita
39 Jayda
40 Jumanah
41 Jadranka
42 Joleen
43 Jacquette
44 Jolán
45 Jyoti
46 Janey
47 Jaimie
48 Jarosława
49 Jeong-suk
50 Jerrie
51 Jozefien
52 Jorja
53 Jitka
54 Jeanine
55 Jayne
56 Josette
57 Judith
58 Jewell
59 Jaylene
60 Jeana
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