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How to pronounce Jessica (JES-i-ka)

Jessica

JES-i-ka

Jesika

Three syllables. Very popular in the 1990s.

Notes

Three syllables. Very popular in the 1990s.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
to behold, foresight

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Jess
  • Jessie
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

First used by Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice (1596).

Notable people

  • Jessica Alba (American actress)
  • Jessica Mauboy (Australian singer)

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