Girl name
Jennifer name meaning
“white and gentle”
Jennifer is a feminine Cornish form of Guinevere, commonly linked to the meaning “white and gentle.” Its Celtic elements are interpreted as white or fair and gentle, although the second element has other interpretations. Guinevere is the related name from which Jennifer developed.
What does Jennifer mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Jennifer
Jennifer is the Cornish form of Guinevere. Its Celtic elements are commonly interpreted as white or fair and gentle, though the second element has alternative interpretations.
Name combinations with Jennifer
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jennifer, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jennifer: white and gentle
- Senja: twilight before nightfall
- Dianing: lamp, light
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Meaning of each word
- Jennifer: white and gentle
- Ramayani: Rama's journey
- Deva: deity, divine being
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Jennifer Priyanti
Meaning of each word
- Jennifer: white and gentle
- Priyanti: beloved, cherished
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Nariswari Jennifer Yulianingsih
Meaning of each word
- Nariswari: female ruler, queen
- Jennifer: white and gentle
- Yulianingsih: Yulia and affection
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Jennifer Rosmala
Meaning of each word
- Jennifer: white and gentle
- Rosmala: garland of roses
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Meaning of each word
- Jennifer: white and gentle
- Megasari: essence or heart of a cloud
- Ayudya: unconquerable
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How to pronounce Jennifer
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦤ꧀ꦤꦶꦥ꦳ꦺꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮨᮔ᮪ᮔᮤᮖᮨᮁ |
Is Jennifer a girl’s name?
Yes, Jennifer is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Jennifer ranks #665 among girl names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Ayu♀Lovely, beautiful
- Indah♀Lovely, pleasing to behold
- Wulandari♀Beautiful moon
- Linda♀Beautiful, lovely
- Endah♀Beautiful, pleasing to the eye
- Asri♂♀Lovely and pleasing to behold
- Hasanah♀Good, beautiful
- Euis♀Beautiful, lovely
- Sundari♀Beautiful woman
- Zahra♀Radiant and luminous
- Zein♂♀Beauty, adornment
Famous people named Jennifer
- Jennifer Hanna · b. 1998
- Jennifer Coppen · b. 2001
- Jennifer Rachel Natasya · b. 1999
- Jennifer Dunn · b. 1989
- Jennifer Aiko · b. 1992
- Jennifer Arnelita · b. 1984
- Jennifer Eve
- Jennifer Colin · b. 2006
- Jennifer Cyinthia · b. 1957
- Jennifer Franmina Taroreh
- Jennifer Heryanto · b. 1991
- Jennifer Maria Winerungan · b. 1986
FAQ about the name Jennifer
What is the meaning of Jennifer?
Jennifer means white and gentle. Jennifer is the Cornish form of Guinevere. Its Celtic elements are commonly interpreted as white or fair and gentle, though the second element has alternative interpretations.
Is Jennifer a girl’s name?
Yes, Jennifer is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jennifer?
Jennifer is of European origin.
How many syllables does Jennifer have?
Jennifer has 3 syllables (Jen-ni-fer) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Jennifer?
Jennifer ranks #665 among girl names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jennifer?
Some ideas: Jennifer Senja Dianing; Jennifer Ramayani Deva; Jennifer Priyanti.
Famous people named Jennifer?
Notable people named Jennifer include Jennifer Hanna, Jennifer Coppen, Jennifer Rachel Natasya.
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