Origin of the name Jessica: Of uncertain derivation and meaning, Jessica might be an elaboration of Jessie, which was originally a pet form of Janet and Jean. Alternatively, it can be interpreted as an elaborated feminine form of Jesse, which is derived from the Hebrew yīshai (gift).
The meaning of the name Jessa is God Beholds. The origin of the name Jessa is American. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language. Contraction or form of the name Jessica. Variations: Jecca.
Origin of the name Jessie: Originated as a pet form of the names Janet and Jean (God is gracious). Now, however, it is more commonly used as a feminine form of Jesse, which is derived from the Hebrew yīshai (gift).
Hebrew Meaning: The name Jessica is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Jessica is: Rich. God beholds. The daughter of Shylock in Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice'.
