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Geffen

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Pronounced GEH-fen /ˈɡɛ.fɛn/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew gefen, 'vine, grapevine' — a modern Israeli nature name used for girls (and occasionally boys), evoking growth and fruitfulness. Also known as a Jewish surname.Medium

In 30 seconds: Geffen is Hebrew for 'vine' — a modern Israeli nature name (said 'GEH-fen').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Israeli
MeaningFrom Hebrew gefen, 'vine, grapevine' — a modern Israeli nature name used for girls (and occasionally boys), evoking growth and fruitfulness. Also known as a Jewish surname.
U.S. rank (2024)#14006 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Geffen comes from Hebrew gefen, 'vine'. It belongs to the wave of modern Israeli names drawn straight from the natural world — trees, flowers, light, rain. It is used mainly for girls in Israel and travels with Jewish families abroad; it is also familiar as a surname (said 'GEH-fen').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, green, and modern-Israeli.

Did you know? Geffen means 'grapevine' in Hebrew — the plant that keeps turning up in Jewish blessing and song. It is a modern Israeli nature name, in the same family as Ilana ('tree') and Vered ('rose') (said 'GEH-fen').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Geffen — Hebrew gefen 'vine'; modern Israeli name

Variations

GefenGefanGeffin

Nicknames

GefEffie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Geffen mean?

Geffen means 'vine' or 'grapevine', from Hebrew gefen.

How do you pronounce Geffen?

It's said GEH-fen /ˈɡɛ.fɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first, with a hard G.

Is Geffen an Israeli name?

Yes — it is a modern Hebrew nature name, used mainly for girls in Israel, and also known as a surname.

How popular is Geffen?

Geffen is rare in the U.S. but reasonably familiar in Israel.

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