God is gracious
Pronunciation: JES-ee
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Jessie is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God is gracious". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: JES-ee. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Ιεσσαι
Θεός προσφέρει, Θεός βοηθά
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
JES-ee
IPA
/ˈjɛsi/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
(Monday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
(Carnelian)
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Jessie, daughter of Reynold I, King of Scotland, was born around 1473 and died in 1509. She married James IV of Scotland in 1488, and together they had seven children. This Jessie is also known as Lady Margaret Stewart.
Late 15th century
Saint Jesse, or Sanctus Iesus, was a legendary king of the ancient Kingdom of Judah, who is said to have reigned from 931 to 993 BCE. According to tradition, Saint Jesse was the father of King David, and he is venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches.
Ancient Israelite history
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Jessie
Gift of God, God helps, or God will help
יסי
מתנה מאלוהים, חסד אלוהים, או אלוהים יעזור
Ιεσσαι
Θεός προσφέρει, Θεός βοηθά
Iessai
Deus adiuvat, donum Dei
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