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Yenifer

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Pronounced YEH-nih-fer /ˈjɛ.nɪ.fər/Medium

Meaning: A phonetic Hispanic spelling of Jennifer — from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white/fair; smooth; soft' (the Arthurian Guinevere)Low

In 30 seconds: White/fair; smooth: Yenifer spells Jennifer. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'YEH-nih-fer').
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Origin LowWelsh
MeaningA phonetic Hispanic spelling of Jennifer — from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white/fair; smooth; soft' (the Arthurian Guinevere)
U.S. rank (2025)#7120 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,169

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619892025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Yenifer is a phonetic Hispanic spelling of Jennifer — from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white/fair; smooth; soft' (the Arthurian Guinevere). A lyrical, modern name (said 'YEH-nih-fer'; nickname Jenny).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare in this form, white-and-fair at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Jennifer comes from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white/fair; smooth; soft' (the Arthurian Guinevere) — Yenifer is a phonetic Hispanic spelling, lyrical and modern (said 'YEH-nih-fer').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Jennifer — Welsh etymology

Variations

JenniferYenniferYenifer

Nicknames

Jenny

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Jenifer— shares the -er ending
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yenifer mean?

Yenifer spells Jennifer — Welsh 'white/fair; smooth; soft' (the Arthurian Guinevere).

How do you pronounce Yenifer?

It's said YEH-nih-fer /ˈjɛ.nɪ.fər/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yenifer a boy or girl name?

Yenifer is a girl's name.

How popular is Yenifer?

Yenifer is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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