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Jeff

A short form of Jeffrey, itself a variant of Geoffrey.

Meaning and origin

Jeff is a diminutive of Jeffrey, a medieval variant of Geoffrey that became common in English-speaking countries.

How to pronounce Jeff

English (US)jeff /dʒɛf/

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