A Dictionary of First Names. Origin and Meaning of Names.
A Dictionary of First Names. Origin and Meaning of Names.
 







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Origin and Meaning of the Name Jesse

Gender

Masculine and Feminine

Origin of the Name Jesse

Hebrew

Usage of the Name Jesse

English, Dutch, Biblical; English

Meaning of the Name Jesse

The name Jesse has two meanings:
1. As a masculine name it comes from the Hebrew name Yishay meaning "gift".
2. As a feminine name it can be a variant of Jessie.

Famous bearers

In the Old Testament Jesse was the father of King David.
Bearers include Jesse B. Oldendorf (1887 - 1974), an American admiral; Jesse Owens (1913 - 1980), an American male Olympic track and field athlete; Jesse McCartney (born 1987), an American male singer, songwriter, and actor; Jesse Lee (born 1987), an American female singer.

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