"Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place."
Christian Name · Persian/English Origin
Jessamy Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Jessamy
girl
Jessamy means "Jasmine; Fragrant flower", a girl's name of Persian/English origin. The name Jessamy does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Jessamy triumphs in Christ's fragrance — sweet smell, acceptable sacrifice, the savour of divine knowledge manifest in every place.
Is Jessamy in the Bible?
No — the name Jessamy does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Jasmine; Fragrant flower", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Jessamy.
Pronunciation:/JES-uh-mee/
OriginPersian/English
MeaningJasmine; Fragrant flower
What does Jessamy mean?
Jessamy is a girl name of Persian/English origin meaning "Jasmine; Fragrant flower". Jessamy is the fragrant offering — a life that smells of heaven.
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What does Jessamy mean in the Bible?
Jessamy means "Jasmine; Fragrant flower" and is a name of Persian/English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Jessamy is the fragrant offering — a life that smells of heaven. 'Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.' Jessamy spreads divine fragrance.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Jessamy?
Jessamy is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Jasmine; Fragrant flower" — not because Scripture names anyone Jessamy.
"An odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Jessamy?
Jessamy has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Jessamy?
Jessamy is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Jessamy?
Jessamy triumphs in Christ's fragrance — sweet smell, acceptable sacrifice, the savour of divine knowledge manifest in every place.
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Names like Jessamy
Other Persian/English biblical names that share the spirit of "Jasmine; Fragrant flower" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Jessamy
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Caspian
boy
"From the Caspian Sea; White"
Jessamy & Caspian
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Jessamy & Abraham
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Jessamy & Abraham
Bellamy
unisex
"Beautiful friend; Good friend"
Jessamy & Bellamy
Benjamin
boy
"Son of my right hand"
Jessamy & Benjamin
Christopher
boy
"Christ-bearer"
Jessamy & Christopher
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Jessamy name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Jessamy does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Jasmine; Fragrant flower", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Jessamy.
Jessamy means "Jasmine; Fragrant flower." It is a Persian/English name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Jasmine; Fragrant flower" — runs right through the Bible.
Persian/English. Jessamy comes into English from Persian/English and carries the sense "Jasmine; Fragrant flower." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Jessamy
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Jessamy?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Jessamy?
You can read every verse where Jessamy appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.