Jessica
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A feminine given name, possibly invented by William Shakespeare for the character in 'The Merchant of Venice'. The name has Hebrew origins and means 'God beholds' or 'foresight'.
“Jessica celebrated her promotion with her colleagues at the local restaurant.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
jes·si·ca
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Synonyms
JessieJess
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Wordle
Contains double S and the letter J at the start; watch for the -ICA ending pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 18 points; the J (8 points) provides good value in an otherwise common name
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