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Jessica

Girl name of Hebrew origin

"God beholds, foresight, to see"

Pronunciation:J-E-S-S-I-C-A

Key Insights

Popularity

Distinctive

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Numerology

Number 3

creative

Length

7 Letters

3 Vowels, 4 Consonants

Syllables

3 Syllables

Easy to pronounce

Jessica Name Meaning & Origin

Origin & Sound

Jessica is a girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God beholds, foresight, to see". It is spelled with 7 letters — 3 vowels and 4 consonants. The name opens on a powerful note and closes with a spiritual one. Familiar short forms and variants include Jess, Jessie and Jessi.

Popularity & Notable Bearers

Jessica is a popular choice for parents in South Africa, United States, United Kingdom and Australia. Notable people named Jessica include Jessica Alba (American actress and entrepreneur) and Jessica Chastain (American actress).

Numerology & Astrology

In numerology, Jessica carries Life Path Number 3, linked to qualities like creative, expressive and social. Its lucky numbers are 3, 12 and 21. Favourable associations include the colours yellow and purple, the days Thursday and Friday and the stone Yellow Sapphire. Astrologically, Jessica aligns with the Capricorn sign — a Earth sign and ruled by Saturn. Those who share this name are often associated with traits such as Disciplined, Responsible and Ambitious. It is considered most compatible with Taurus and Virgo.

Global Popularity & International Usage

Numerology & Life Path Analysis

3

Life Path Number

Life Path 3: The Numerological Blueprint

"Creative souls with natural charm and artistic abilities."

Core Numerological Traits:

creativeexpressivesocialoptimistic

Lucky Colors

Yellow, Purple

Lucky Days

Thursday, Friday

Power Gemstone

Yellow Sapphire

Astrological Profile & Zodiac Compatibility

capricorn

Sun Sign (Conscious Self)

ElementEarth
Ruling PlanetSaturn
Key TraitsDisciplined, Responsible, Ambitious
Compatible SignsTaurus, Virgo

capricorn

Moon Sign (Emotional Self)

Emotional SelfDisciplined, Ambitious, Reserved, Reliable

Astrological Compatibility

Most Compatible Zodiac Signs:

Taurus, Virgo share harmonic energy with capricorn, creating naturally aligned relationships and partnerships.

Challenging Pairings:

While Aries and Libra may present friction, diverse zodiac combinations often foster growth and mutual understanding.

Letter Analysis

J
First Letter
Cornerstone
naturepowerful
elementfire
rulingjupiter
a
Last Letter
Capstone
naturespiritual
elementair
rulingsun

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Name Forms & Variations

Short Forms

Jess

Nicknames

Jessie

Pet Names

Jessi

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Curated by Attaullah Siddiqui, Founder & Editor at Nurturepedia. Name meanings and origins are verified against authoritative etymology and historical naming references.