Jenifa
Welsh · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Jenifa
Jenifa is a modern variant of Guinevere/Jennifer, derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, composed of "gwen" (fair/white) and "hwyfar" (smooth/soft), meaning "fair one" or "white wave." The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries and among Christian populations, though it has gained broader multicultural adoption in contemporary usage, with particular prominence in Nigerian popular culture through the character Jenifa from the comedy series "Jenifa's Diary."
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Etymology
Jenifa is a modern variant of Guinevere/Jennifer, derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, composed of "gwen" (fair/white) and "hwyfar" (smooth/soft), meaning "fair one" or "white wave." The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries and among Christian populations, though it has gained broader multicultural adoption in contemporary usage, with particular prominence in Nigerian popular culture through the character Jenifa from the comedy series "Jenifa's Diary."
Jenifa currently ranks #2,821 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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