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Jennifer

A name from a Cornish form of Gwenhwyfar: "fair" or "blessed".

Meaning and origin

Jennifer derives from the Cornish adaptation of the Welsh Gwenhwyfar (see Guinevere).

How to pronounce Jennifer

English (US)JEN-uh-fer /ˈdʒɛnɪfər/

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