Jess
/dzhehs/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Jess is a English name meaning "derivation of Jesse, meaning Jehovah exists". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Jess is most often a short form of Jesse, which is of Hebrew origin, derived from the word 'yishai' meaning 'gift'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic dzhehs
IPA d͡ʒɛs
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dzhehs. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Jess
- · Jess Harnell - Voice Actor
- · Jess Margera - Musician
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