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Updated June 2026
A feminine given name, possibly invented by William Shakespeare for the character in 'The Merchant of Venice'. The name has Hebrew origins and means 'God beholds' or 'foresight'.
“Jessica celebrated her promotion with her colleagues at the local restaurant.”
jes·si·ca
Contains double S and the letter J at the start; watch for the -ICA ending pattern
Worth 18 points; the J (8 points) provides good value in an otherwise common name
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