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Jessamy
Pronounced JES-uh-mee /ˈdʒɛs.ə.mi/Medium
Meaning: An archaic English form of Jessamine (jessamine/jasmine), from the Persian yasmin, the fragrant jasmine flower. A vintage floral name.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Jessamy is an old spelling of Jessamine (jasmine), from the Persian yasmin, the fragrant flower. It reads vintage and sweet, once more familiar in Britain — rare in the U.S. (said 'JES-uh-mee').
It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, floral, and vintage.
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What does the name Jessamy mean?
Jessamy is an old form of Jessamine (jasmine), from the Persian yasmin, the fragrant flower.
How do you pronounce Jessamy?
It's said JES-uh-mee /ˈdʒɛs.ə.mi/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Jessamy a boy or girl name?
Jessamy is a girl's name.
How popular is Jessamy?
Jessamy is a rare name in the U.S.