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10 Language-to-English DictionariesJesse
/ˈdʒɛ.si/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A male given name, often used in English-speaking countries.
"Jesse decided to take a road trip across the country." - 2
A character in the Bible, specifically the father of King David.
"In the story, Jesse was proud of his son David's accomplishments."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name Jesse is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name 'Yishai', meaning 'gift' or 'God's gift'. It became popular in English-speaking countries through biblical references, particularly as the father of King David in the Old Testament.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Jesse" is said worldwide
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Jesse
Transliteration: Jesse
"Jesse a décidé de partir en voyage."
Jesse
Transliteration: Jesse
"Jesse hat sich entschieden, eine Reise zu machen."
Jesse
Transliteration: Jesse
"Jesse ha deciso di partire per un viaggio."
Jesse
Transliteration: Jesse
"Jesse decidió hacer un viaje."
Jesse
Transliteration: Jesse
"Jesse decidiu fazer uma viagem."
जैसी
Transliteration: Jaisi
"जैसी ने यात्रा पर जाने का फैसला किया।"
杰西
Transliteration: Jié xī
"杰西决定去旅行。"
제시
Transliteration: Jeshi
"제시는 여행을 가기로 결정했습니다."
ジェシー
Transliteration: Jeshī
"ジェシーは旅行に行くことに決めました。"
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