Origin and Meaning of Yennifer

White wave

Origin: Welsh - A variant of the name Jennifer, which is derived from the Welsh name 'Gwenhwyfar', meaning 'white phantom' or 'white wave'. The element 'gwen' means 'white' or 'blessed', and 'hwyfar' translates to 'phantom' or 'fair one'.

• Yennifer is a less common variant of the popular name Jennifer, which gained widespread popularity in the 20th century.
• The name Jennifer, and by extension Yennifer, is particularly popular in English-speaking countries but has its roots in Welsh culture.
• Notable bearers of the Jennifer name include actresses Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Lopez, contributing to its prominence in popular culture.
• Jennifer experienced peak popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, ranking as the top name for girls for several years.
• Related names include variants such as Jenifer, Ginevra in Italian, and Guinevere, another form derived from the same Welsh roots.