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JessiChristian Male Biblical name meaning

God is jealous

Pronunciation: JES-ee

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Name
Jessi
Meaning
God is jealous
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
JES-ee
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
(Sunday)
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Jessi mean?

Jessi is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God is jealous". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: JES-ee. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Τζέσι

Ο Θεός είναι ζωή

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

JES-ee

IPA

/ˈdʒɛsi/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Jessi is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is God is jealous. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

(Sunday)

Lucky Colors

Blue

Lucky Stone

(Turquoise)

Life Path Number

7

Numerology meaning: Independent, introspective, and spiritual. Those with the life path number 7 often seek knowledge and understanding, and are drawn to the arts and healing professions.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindFaithfulLoyalC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A reminder of God's possessiveness and love for us.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Jessi is rare in the English-speaking world and is primarily used in the United States and Canada. It gained popularity in the late 20th century as a variation of Jessica, which was a common name in the English-speaking world. The name Jessi may also be influenced by the popularity of the name Jesus, which is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the name Iessas.
The name Jessi is a reminder of God's jealously for His people and His desire for them to hold Him above all else. It is a call to prioritize our relationship with God and to cherish and honor Him above all else. The name Jessi also reminds us of God's jealous love for us, as demonstrated through His sacrifice of His only Son, Jesus, for the salvation of mankind.

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Jessi JJessi Combs

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Jessi

God exists, God lives

🇮🇱Hebrew

ג'סי

אלוהים ימלוך, אלוהים יחיה

🇬🇷Greek

Τζέσι

Ο Θεός είναι ζωή

🇮🇹Latin

Jessi

Deus vivit, Deus regnabat

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