The Biblical character Jesse, as depicted in a stained glass windowinAll Saints Church, Hove, England
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| Pronunciation | /ˈd͡ʒɛ.si/ (English), /jɛs.ə/ (Dutch) |
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| Gender | Male |
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| Region of origin | North America, Europe, Middle East |
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| Related names | Jess, Jessie |
Jesse is a mostly regular masculine name of English and Dutch origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yishay (Hebrew: יִשַׁי, Modern: Yišay, Tiberian: Yīšáy). It is a common first name in many English-speaking countries. Despite being similar in appearance, it is unrelated in its origin to the female name Jessica.
