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Jesse

/ˈdʒɛ.si/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A male given name, often used in English-speaking countries.

    "Jesse decided to take a road trip across the country."
  2. 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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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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