جيسيكا
Jīsīkā
The English name Jessica is written in Arabic as جيسيكا (Jīsīkā).
جيسيكا is used as a female given name.
Meaning: a female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
جيسيكا is the standard form of the name, while جيسي (Jessi) and جيجي (Gigi) are shortened versions used in more casual contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Arabic dialects, people named Jessica may be called جيجي (Gigi) informally.
How do you pronounce it?
Jīsīkā
Did you know?
- Because Arabic does not have a native letter for the letter 'j' in the same way English does, the name جيسيكا relies on the letter ج (jeem), which is pronounced as a soft 'j' in most modern dialects but can sound like a hard 'g' in some regions.
- The nickname جيجي (Gigi) is extremely popular in many Arabic-speaking Middle Eastern circles, but it is often used as a generic, affectionate term for many different names, not just for people named جيسيكا.
- In Arabic calligraphy, the letters of جيسيكا can be stretched or compressed to fit a decorative space without changing the name's pronunciation.
Examples in context
- كانت جيسيكا تحلم بالورود.Jessica dreamt about roses.This sentence shows the use of جيسيكا in a sentence about dreaming.Tatoeba #11645158 by dididodo, translation #11543034 by Amastan
- كان جون يتحايل على جيسيكا.John has been tricking Jessica.This sentence shows the use of جيسيكا in a sentence about being tricked.Tatoeba #11644715 by dididodo, translation #11513454 by Amastan
- وجه دونالد الكاميرا نحو جيسيكا.Donald pointed the camera at Jessica.This sentence shows the use of جيسيكا in a sentence about a camera being pointed.Tatoeba #11643564 by dididodo, translation #11493143 by Amastan
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Layla is introducing her friend to Ahmed.
- ليلى Laylaأهلاً، هذه صديقتي جيسيكا.Ahlan, hadhihi sadiqati Jessica.Hello, this is my friend Jessica.
- أحمد Ahmedتشرفت بمقابلتك يا جيسيكا.Tasharaftu bi-muqabalatiki ya Jessica.Nice to meet you, Jessica.
- ليلى Laylaجيسيكا تتحدث العربية قليلاً.Jessica tatahaddath al-arabiyya qalilan.Jessica speaks a little Arabic.
- أحمد Ahmedهذا رائع جداً!Hadha ra'i' jiddan!That is very wonderful!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
