♀ Name Jessica

Q: What does the name Jessica mean?

Jessica means 'to behold', 'to see', 'to see before' or 'God beholds' (from Iscah).

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Jessica is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Jessica come from?

Jessica is an English variant of the biblical name Iscah, which is of Hebrew origin. The name Jessica was first mentioned in Shakespeare’s play “The Merchant of Venice”.

What does the name Jessica mean?

Jessica means “to behold”, “to see”, “to see before” or “God beholds” (from Iscah).

Pronunciation of Jessica

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Variants

Jessika Yessica

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Popularity of the name Jessica

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