EtymologyXhesika is the Albanian form of the name Jessica. The name Jessica was first used by William Shakespeare in his play The Merchant of Venice (1596), where it belongs to the daughter of Shylock. Shakespeare likely based it on the biblical name Iscah (from the Jescha variant spelling), which appears in Genesis 11:29 as the wife of Abraham's brother Nahor. Notable BearersWhile not widely known internationally, the name Xhesika is used in Albania as a given name for girls. It is a relatively modern name in the Albanian context, reflecting global influence on local naming practices.Cultural SignificanceThe introduction of Xhesika into Albanian onomastics part of a broader trend of adopting international names adapted to Albanian phonology and spelling. The letter combination "xh" represents the sound /dʒ/, which corresponds to the English "j" in Jessica.Meaning: derived from Jessica, potentially meaning "God beholds" or "wealth"Origin: Albanian form of English JessicaType: first nameUsage regions: Albania