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Jessenia is a unique South American baby name for girls. Hailing from origins deep within the Amazonian jungle, the name combines mystery with an updated spelling perfect for contemporary audiences. Jessenia is a heroine of Guardians of Chaos series, and Jessenia Rozycki was a main character in The Ring Master's Secret by Marilyn Brokaw Hall. Keep reading to learn more about this baby name.

Meaning and Origin of the name Jessenia:

Jessenia is a girl's name of Spanish and Arabic origin meaning “palm tree” or “flower.”

Jessenia is an alternative spelling of the name Yesenia. This name derives from the Quechuan language term Yesenia bataua (meaning “palm tree”). It refers to a species of palm trees native to the Amazonian rain forest. In Arabic, Jessenia means “flower.”

Symbolism of the name Jessenia:

Jessenia is a variation of the name Yesenia (meaning “palm tree”). First categorized in 1929, this tree species is famous for its edible fruit that is rich in healthy oil. The symbol of Yesenia is the date fruit.

Nicknames for the name Jessenia:

Jessenia is a beautiful girl's name that has cute nicknames. We gathered all of the nicknames for Jessenia in the list below to help you find the perfect nickname for your daughter. We're sure you'll find a nickname you like from this list.

Style of the name Jessenia:

Classic

Gender of the name Jessenia:

Jessenia is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Jessenia:

jyeh-SEH-nee-ah

Number of syllables in the name Jessenia:

Four

Emotion evoked from the name Jessenia:

The name Jessenia evokes feelings of jubilation and joy.

Alternative spellings for the name Jessenia:

  • Jesenia
  • Yesenia 
  • Yessenia
  • Yeseniya
  • Jasenia

Popularity of the name Jessenia:

According to the Social Security Administration index, Jessenia was the 3,809th most popular baby name for girls in 2020.

Great middle names for Jessenia and their meanings:

  • Asunción (ascension, assumption, rapture)
  • Bristol (bridge settlement)
  • Carmen (song, garden, truth, poetry)
  • Corrine (maiden)
  • Daphne (laurel tree)
  • Felicity (happiness, luck, good fortune)
  • Maisie (pearl)
  • Paulette (humble, small)
  • Socorra (help, relief, succor)
  • Yamile (beautiful, handsome)
  • Zahra (bright, radiant, beautiful, blossom)

Famous people with the name Jessenia:

  • Jessenia (heroine of Stallion Shield by C.D. Gorri)
  • Jessenia (main character in Sentry of Defeat by Lee Ashe)
  • Jessenia Rozycki (character in The Ring Master's Secret by Marilyn Brokaw Hall)
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