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Yennifer

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Pronounced YEN-ih-fur /ˈjɛn.ɪ.fɚ/High

Meaning: A Latina spelling of Jennifer — from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'a fair/white wave; the fair/smooth one' (the Welsh form of Guinevere)Low

In 30 seconds: A fair/white wave: Yennifer spells Jennifer. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'YEN-ih-fur').
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Origin LowWelsh
MeaningA Latina spelling of Jennifer — from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'a fair/white wave; the fair/smooth one' (the Welsh form of Guinevere)
U.S. rank (2025)#17196 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 515

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319852025

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

Yennifer is a Latina spelling of Jennifer — from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'a fair/white wave; the fair/smooth one' (the Welsh form of Guinevere). A lyrical, classic name (said 'YEN-ih-fur').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare in this spelling, a-fair-wave at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Jennifer comes from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar ('a fair/white wave', the Welsh Guinevere) — Yennifer is a Latina spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'YEN-ih-fur').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Jennifer — Welsh etymology

Variations

JenniferYeniferYennefer

Nicknames

YennyJenny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yennifer mean?

Yennifer spells Jennifer — Welsh 'a fair/white wave; the fair one' (from Gwenhwyfar, the Welsh Guinevere).

How do you pronounce Yennifer?

It's said YEN-ih-fur /ˈjɛn.ɪ.fɚ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yennifer a boy or girl name?

Yennifer is a girl's name.

How popular is Yennifer?

Yennifer is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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