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| Pronunciation | /ˈdʒɛnɪfər/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Cornish |
| Meaning | "Fair One", "White Wave" |
| Region of origin | Cornwall |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Jenifer, Yenifer (Spanish) |
| Nickname(s) | Yennu, Jen, Jenn, Jenna, Jenni, Jenny |
| Related names | Guinevere, Gwenhwyfar, Gwenore, Ginevra |
| Popularity | see popular names |
Jennifer, also spelled Jenifer or Jenefer, is a feminine given name, the Cornish form of Guinevere,[1] that became popular in the English-speaking world in the 20th century.
- ^ Room, Adrian. Cassell's Dictionary of First Names. Sterling Publishing (2002), p. 332. ISBN 0-304-36226-3.