What does JESSE mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Proper

Definitions:

1. A male given name.
2. A female given name.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈdʒɛsi/
UK: /ˈdʒɛsi/

Origin and Usage:

The name Jesse is of Hebrew origin and means "gift" or "Gods gracious gift". It has been used as a given name for both males and females in English-speaking countries since the Protestant Reformation.

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

Dress, Press, Bless, Fesse, Lesse

Example Sentences:

1. Jesse Jackson is a civil rights activist and Baptist minister.
2. Jesse Owens was an American track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin.