Girl name
Jenni name meaning
“white and gentle; grace”
Jenni is a feminine name commonly linked to white and gentle or grace. As a short form of Jennifer, it derives from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, also interpreted as white and otherworldly. Variants include Jeni and Jenny; Jenny also serves as a familiar form of Jane, rooted in Hebrew with the meaning God is gracious.
What does Jenni mean?
The ending -ni occurs in varied names, such as Handayani, Wahyuni, and Rini. It is not one suffix with a fixed meaning, and the shared sound does not establish a common origin. More girl names ending in -ni →
Origin and cultural usage of Jenni
A short form of Jennifer, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, usually interpreted as white and gentle or white and otherworldly. Jenny is also a familiar form of Jane, rooted in a Hebrew name meaning God is gracious.
Name combinations with Jenni
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jenni, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Jenni Setiyaningsih Budiyanti
Meaning of each word
- Jenni: white and gentle; grace
- Setiyaningsih: faithfulness in love
- Budiyanti: intellect, wisdom
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Jenni Denok Kumalasari
Meaning of each word
- Jenni: white and gentle; grace
- Denok: a pretty or plump girl
- Kumalasari: essence of a precious gem
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Jenni Rati
Meaning of each word
- Jenni: white and gentle; grace
- Rati: love, heartfelt delight
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Meaning of each word
- Utami: best, foremost
- Jenni: white and gentle; grace
- Amara: immortal, undying
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Jenni Setyani
Meaning of each word
- Jenni: white and gentle; grace
- Setyani: faithful, steadfast in loyalty
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Meaning of each word
- Jenni: white and gentle; grace
- Tresna: love, affection
- Ningtyas: a clear heart
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How to pronounce Jenni
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦤ꧀ꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮨᮔ᮪ᮔᮤ |
Is Jenni a girl’s name?
Yes, Jenni is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Jenni ranks #1,463 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Jenni
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Jenni
- Jenni Carolina Yoku · b. 1981
- Jenni K Matuanakotta · b. 1958
- V. Jenni Retno Mamusung · b. 1962
- V. Jenni Retno Subaningsih · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Jenni
What is the meaning of Jenni?
Jenni means white and gentle; grace. A short form of Jennifer, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, usually interpreted as white and gentle or white and otherworldly. Jenny is also a familiar form of Jane, rooted in a Hebrew name meaning God is gracious.
Is Jenni a girl’s name?
Yes, Jenni is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jenni?
Jenni is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Jenni have?
Jenni has 2 syllables (Jen-ni) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Jenni?
Jenni ranks #1,463 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Jenni?
Other spellings: Jenny, Jeni.
What full names go well with Jenni?
Some ideas: Jenni Setiyaningsih Budiyanti; Jenni Denok Kumalasari; Jenni Rati.
Famous people named Jenni?
Notable people named Jenni include Jenni Carolina Yoku, Jenni K Matuanakotta, V. Jenni Retno Mamusung.
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