Jessica as a name
Jessica is a popular female given name that has Hebrew origins. It is derived from the name Yiskah, which means “foresight” or “to behold” in Hebrew. In the Bible, Yiskah was a niece of Abraham, and the name Jessica was first used by William Shakespeare in his play “The Merchant of Venice” for the character of Shylock’s daughter.
Jessica has been a popular name in English-speaking countries since the 20th century, and it has also been used in many other languages, such as Spanish, Italian, and German. The name has several different variations and nicknames, including Jess, Jessie, and Jessa.