Gessica

Hebrew

"behold or wealthy"

Gessica Origin and Meaning

The name Gessica is a girl's name of Italian origin.

Gessica is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Jessica, which derives from the Hebrew name Yiskah meaning 'to behold' or 'God beholds.' This alternative spelling gives the classic name a distinctive continental European flair, particularly reminiscent of Italian naming patterns where the 'G' creates a softer sound than the 'J' in English. While Jessica rose to extraordinary popularity in English-speaking countries during the 1980s-90s, Gessica remains a relatively rare variation that offers uniqueness while maintaining recognizability. The name carries the same biblical connections as Jessica, which appears in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice,' but with a subtle orthographic twist that sets it apart.

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