Yenny
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Yenny
Yenny is a diminutive or variant form of Jenny, which derives from Jeannette or Jean, ultimately rooted in the Hebrew name Johanna meaning "God is gracious." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Spanish-speaking regions, with no specific religious restriction, though it gained popularity in the 20th century as a casual, friendly nickname.
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Etymology
Yenny is a diminutive or variant form of Jenny, which derives from Jeannette or Jean, ultimately rooted in the Hebrew name Johanna meaning "God is gracious." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Spanish-speaking regions, with no specific religious restriction, though it gained popularity in the 20th century as a casual, friendly nickname.
Yenny currently ranks #15,240 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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