Jesika
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- Name
- Jesika
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Jesika is a modern female first name, regarded as the Czech variant of Jessica or Jessika, and has its origin in the ancient Hebrew name Jiska. The German translation of the name is 'God looks at you' or 'God watches over you'.
What does the name Jesika mean?
Jesika is a contemporary Czech form of Jessica/Jessika, which traces back to the Hebrew name Jiska. Translated into English, the name means 'God looks at you' or 'God watches over you'. Additionally, Jesika is also used as a Latin American variant of the Spanish name Jesica. Its origin lies in the ancient Hebrew word Yiskāh (יִסְכָּה), which means 'to behold', 'to see', and 'to look'. The name also became known through a character in Shakespeare's work 'The Merchant of Venice'. Other variants include Gessica, Jesica, Dzesika, Dzsesszika, Jeshika, Yessica, Yessika, Xhesika, and Jescha.
Where does the name Jesika come from?
Jesika has ancient Hebrew roots and means 'God looks at you'. The ancient Hebrew term Yiskāh (יִסְכָּה) combines the ideas of beholding, seeing, and looking. The name is widespread in various languages, including Latin American, Latvian, Slavic, Spanish, and Czech.
How do you pronounce Jesika?
Jesika is pronounced like 'Jessika', with a clear 'J' and emphasized 'si'.
When is the name day of Jesika?
The name day for Jesika is celebrated on December 29.
Popularity
In Germany, Jesika is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th among the most common female baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2018, when it reached 2,749th place. Over the last ten years, Jesika has been used as a first name about 20 times, resulting in a 5,571st place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,718th.
Nicknames & pet names
Jesi
Similar first names
Frequently asked questions about the name Jesika
What is the origin of the name Jesika?
Jesika has ancient Hebrew roots and means 'God looks at you'.
What is the meaning of Jesika?
The name Jesika means 'God looks at you' or 'God watches over you' and is derived from the ancient Hebrew word Yiskāh.
How popular is the name Jesika?
Jesika is a modern variant of the name Jessica and has gained popularity in various cultures and languages, particularly in the Czech Republic and Latin America.