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Jenisa
Pronounced juh-NEE-suh /dʒəˈniːsə/Low
Meaning: Jenisa is a coined name built from the Jen- element, a short form of Jennifer (from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white, fair, smooth'), joined to the melodic -isa ending seen in Janisa and Lisa. It is a modern blend riding a familiar sound rather than an inherited meaning.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Jenisa is a modern American coinage, joining the Jen- of Jennifer (from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white, fair') to the -isa ending of names like Janisa and Lisa. It carries no older meaning of its own; its appeal is the graceful, current sound of two familiar pieces combined.
It was never common, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak around 2005, and stayed rare. A girl named Jenisa then is a young adult today.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Jenisa mean?
It is a modern coinage joining the Jen- of Jennifer to the -isa ending; no older inherited meaning.
How do you pronounce Jenisa?
It is said juh-NEE-suh /dʒəˈniːsə/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.
Is Jenisa a boy or girl name?
Jenisa is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Jenisa?
It has always been rare, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the mid two-thousands.