Jesse

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
"God's gracious gift" or "gift"
Scripts(How to write)
יִשַׁי (Hebrew)
יִשַׁי(Ancient Hebrew)
Pronunciation
JEHS-ee(English)
JES-ee
YEH-sə(Dutch)
YEHS-seh(Finnish)
Popularity
Jesse is a popular name in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Jesse Name meanings & History

"God's gracious gift" or "gift". Jesse is a versatile name used for both boys and girls, but it is more commonly used for boys. It is a good choice for parents who want a simple, classic name with biblical roots.

Zodiac Sign of Jesse: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jesse:

J: Justice,Jester,Journal,Joy,Journey,Judicial

E: Environment,Expressive,Entertain,Enlighten,Enliven,Exaggerate

S: Sensuality,Status,Solidity,Social Standing,Security,Sex,Success

Jesse is:

  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Jesse Owens (American track and field athlete), Jesse Eisenberg (American actor), Jesse McCartney (American singer), Jesse Jackson (American civil rights leader and politician), Jesse Ventura (American politician and former professional wrestler).

2.) Jesse (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) wealthy. Bible: the father of David. See also Yishai.

Other Forms: Jescee, Jese, Jesee, Jesi, Jessé, Jezze, Jezzee


3.) Jesse (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) a form of Jessie.


4.) Jesse (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Gift

Other Forms: Jessie


5.) JESSE (Male)

Usage: African-American

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew Yishai, which is from yishai (gift, wealth). See JESSE (Biblical Names). (JES-EE)


6.) Jesse (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) friendly

Other Forms: Jesie, Jessey, Jessi, Jessy


7.) Jesse (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Jesse has several meanings, including "gift," "wealthy," "God's gracious gift," and "one who is blessed."

Pronunciation: Jesse is pronounced as JESS-ee.
YES-sə(West Frisian)


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Description: The name Jesse has Hebrew origins and is derived from the name Yishai, which means "gift of God" or "God's grace.". Jesse has several meanings, including "gift," "wealthy," "God's gracious gift," and "one who is blessed.". Variant form of Iese, which itself is a variant form of Ese. Also compare Jisse. Jesse is a versatile name that has been used for both boys and girls over the years. It can be a classic name for a baby boy or a unique choice for a baby girl.

Famous People

Some famous people named Jesse include Jesse Owens, an American track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics; Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader and political activist; and Jesse McCartney, an American singer and actor.

8.) Jesse (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) wealthy

Other Forms: Jess, Jessee, Jessey, Jessi, Jessye


9.) JESSE (Male)

Usage: Biblical

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew yishai (gift, wealth). The name is borne in the Bible by the father of eight sons, the youngest of whom became King David. (RUTH 4) (JES-SEE)


10.) JESSE (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew Yishai, which is from yishai (gift, wealth). The name is borne in the Bible by the father of King David. Short: Jess. (JES-SEE)


11.) JESSE (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew Yishai, which is from yishai (gift, wealthy). Short: Jess. (JES-SEE)


12.) JESSE (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew Yishai, which is from yishai (gift, wealth). See JESSE (Biblical Names). The name is borne by black leader Jesse Jackson. Short: Jess. (JES-EE)


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