Jenna

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Jenna

A diminutive of the classic Jennifer, Jenna is a pretty and short girl name of Welsh origins. Jennifer is a Cornish variant of the term ‘Guinevere,’ which arises from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar. The root of Gwenhwyfar is Gwen. The name implies ‘white shadow,’ ‘white wave,’ ‘fair,’ ‘smooth,’ and ‘soft.’ Gwenhwyfar originates in the Welsh language and signifies the ‘woman of white magic.’

Jenna is also used as a variation of Jenny in English-speaking nations. Jenny is a diminutive of Jane and Janet. Jenna is also an ancient Greek girl name, which means ‘paradise,’ ‘little bird,’ or ‘heaven.’ Some consider Jenna as having Arabic origins, where it means ‘heaven.’

漂亮宝贝是某著名角色的绰号r in Arthurian legends. She was King Arthur’s wife and also a lover of Sir Lancelot, chief knight of Arthur. Some of the major variants of the name Jenna in English are Janae, Janey, Janel, Janet, Janette, Janelle, Janie, Jaynie, Jen, Jannette, Jena, Jeni, and Jenn. It is Jenni and Jenny in Finnish.

In the 1980s, the name became popular in America because of the television series ‘Dallas.’Jenna Krebbs, whose maiden name was a character that gained much fame. As a result, the name’s usage reached its peak in 1985. However, after that, it witnessed a decline till 1990.

In contemporary times, Jenna has revived, and you can find many examples in the entertainment world.Jenna Hamiltonis the leading character on MTV’s ‘Awkward.’Jenna Cavanaugh Marshallis also a character in ‘Pretty Little Liars.’ Of course, who can forget the main vampire in the first and second seasons of ‘The Vampire Diaries,’Jenna Sommers? In real life, the name has been made famous by many accomplished personalities from different walks of life.

This beautiful name has an old-world charm of its own and can make a great choice for your little angel.

Jenna

Meaning Little bird

性别 Girl

Origin Celtic

Names starting with j..ja..jaa..Jaa..Jac..

How To Pronounce Jenna?

Jenna On The Popularity Chart

Jenna was a popular name in the 1980s. However, lately, its usage is not on the rise.

Popularity Over Time

Jenna witnessed a sharp rise in its popularity in 1985 and 2001. This graph will make its usage clear to you.

Rank Over Time

Jenna is quite a popular name of the 21st century, breaking into the list of top 50 names twice. This graph will help you assess its rank better.

Names With Similar Sound As Jenna

Jenna is a short and simple name. If you want to explore more such names, have a look below.

Jana Janae Jane Janesha Janet Janeva Janhavi Jena Jenavieve Jeneva

Popular Sibling Names For Jenna

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Jaan Jaanakeedaas Jaanakeeraman Jaanesh Jaani Jaenbeorht Jagnarayana Jagnu Jahnav Jahnu

Girl Sibling Names For Jenna

Jaana Jaane Jaen Jaena Jaenbert Jaenette Jahnavi Jahniya Jaine Jaiyana

Other Popular Names Beginning With J

Jaabili Jaana Jaane Jaasritha Jaba Jabalah Jabarah Jabb Jabeen Jabirah

Names With Similar Meaning As Jenna

年代till looking for baby names that mean white wave or something pure? Find your pick from the ones mentioned below.

Jaana Jaane Jacomina Jaen Jaena Jaganmayee Jaganmohini Jahaan Jahan Jahanna

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How To Communicate The Name In Other Languages

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Jenna?

The name Jenna means ‘white wave’ or ‘white shadow.’ .

2. What is the origin of the name Jenna?

Jenna is of Welsh origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Jenna?

Jenna is pronounced as jeh-nuh.

4. What are some baby names that rhyme with Jenna?

年代ome baby names that rhyme with Jenna include Jana meaning ‘God is gracious,’ Jena meaning ‘White phantom,’ Jaena meaning God is gracious, Jaana meaning ‘wished for child,’ Joanna meaning ‘God is gracious,’ Gianna meaning ‘God is gracious,’ Ximena meaning ‘hearing,’ ‘listening,’ Adalena meaning ‘noble,’ and Adena meaning ‘delicate.’

5. What are some popular baby names for girls that start with the letter “J”?

年代ome common baby names for girls starting with the letter “J” include Jaana meaning ‘wished for child,’ Jaci meaning ‘supplanter,’ Jacira meaning ‘honeymoon,’ Jackalyn meaning ‘supplanter,’ Jacoba, Jada meaning ‘supplanter,’ and ‘Jade stone of the flank,’ Jadzia meaning ‘battle,’ ‘combat,’ and ‘war,’ Jae meaning ‘wealth,’ ‘riches, and Jaida meaning ‘stone of the flank.’

6. Are there any baby names that have a similar cultural or ethnic origin to Jenna?

There are several baby names that share a similar cultural or ethnic origin to Jenna. Some of these names include Aerona, Aled, Alwyn, Bethan, Bronwen, Cadi, Caron, David, Deryn, Eira, Elain, Glennis, Idwal, Meirion, Nesta, Rhianon, Siorus, Winifred, and Yorath.

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Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel. At MomJunction, she writes on child education and developmental activities. She likes to...more