Jesse
Jesse comes from Hebrew origins. Jesse is derived from ‘yishai’, a Hebrew word meaning ‘God exists’, ‘God’s gift’, ’king’. In the Bible, Jesse, a shepherd, is the father of David, who went on to becoming the king of all Israelites. David was referred to as ‘Ben Yishai’, meaning ‘Son of Jesse’. Jesse is one of the four Israelites of the ancient world who is said to have died without any sin. He is also an ancestor of Jesus. ‘The Social Network’ and ‘Now You See Me’ star Jesse Eisenberg and ‘Modern Family’ actor, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, are some of the notable people who share this name.
Gender
Boy
Of course, this is a neutral name.
Meaning
gift
Origin
Hebrew
Numerology
J is for jubilant, the upbeat you!
E is for easy going, no ruffles here.
S is for sensitive, another side shows.
S is for self respect, a solid score here.
E is for elate, you make others happy.
Lucky
Jesse lucky number is 4.
In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.
Famous People Named Jesse
- Jesse Lee Soffer American actor
- Jesse Biblical father of King David, "The Jesse Tree"
- James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens American Olympic athlete and civil rights icon
- Jesse Gordon Spencer Australian actor
- Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., American civil rights activist and politician
Jesse in Pop Culture
- Jesse Blackthorn a Cassandra Clare character from The Shadowhunters Chronicles
- “Jesse’s Girl” song by Rick Springfield
- Jesse Katsopolis character on "Full House"
- Jesse Wallace character in the "Before Sunrise" films
- Jesse Thierry character in the novel "Out of the Easy"
