Hebrew · Boy name
Jesse
“meaning uncertain; possibly 'God exists'”
About the name Jesse
Jesse is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. In the Hebrew Bible, Jesse (Yishai) is the father of King David, making the name significant in Jewish and Christian traditions. The precise meaning of Jesse is uncertain, though some sources suggest it may mean ‘God exists’ or derive from a root meaning ‘to exist.’ The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages, primarily for boys.
- Meaning
- meaning uncertain; possibly 'God exists'
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- JEH-see(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
If you like Jesse
Middle names for Jesse
- Jesse Michael
- Jesse James
- Jesse Anne
- Jesse Marie
- Jesse Lynn
Questions about Jesse
- What does Jesse mean?
- Jesse is a Hebrew name meaning "meaning uncertain; possibly 'God exists'".
- How do you pronounce Jesse?
- Jesse is pronounced JEH-see, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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