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Meanings

Hebrew Baby Names Meaning:

In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name Jess is: Rich. God beholds. The daughter of Shylock in Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice'.

Scottish Baby Names Meaning:

In Scottish Baby Names the meaning of the name Jess is: A diminutive of Janet. Also a diminutive of Jessamine or Jessical.

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