Jessa
A diminutive of Jessica.
Meaning and origin
Jessa is a shortened, affectionate form of Jessica, the feminine name Shakespeare created for a character in The Merchant of Venice.
How to pronounce Jessa
| English (US) | JESS-uh /ˈdʒɛsə/ |
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