God's gift
Pronunciation: JES-ee
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Jesse is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God's gift". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: JES-ee. Lucky number: 8. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Ιεσσαί
αγιασμός ή γαλήνια
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
JES-ee
IPA
/ˈdʒɛsi/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
8
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
The Old Testament prophecy in Isaiah 11:1 refers to a future king of Israel whose lineage is traced back to Jesse, the father of King David. This prophecy was believed to have been written around the 8th century BC.
8th century BC
The New Testament names Jesus as the descendant of Jesse, as recorded in Matthew 1:6 and Luke 3:32. Jesus' genealogy is traced back to Abraham, then to Jesse, and ultimately to King David.
1st century AD
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Jesse
gift or peaceful one
ישי
חולם או שקט
Ιεσσαί
αγιασμός ή γαλήνια
Jesse
qui donatur vel qui pacem
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