Jezza

Jezza is an English informal pet form of Jeremy, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, meaning something along the lines of "Yahweh will exalt" or "Yahweh will loosen." The nickname is particularly associated with British English slang and casual speech, where the -a or -za suffix is a common pattern for forming familiar diminutives. The name is strongly tied to British popular culture, having been applied to several well-known public figures in the United Kingdom. Related forms include Jeremy, Jerry, and Jez.