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Jennifer

"Fair phantom, white wave, or white spirit"

Pronunciation:J-E-N-N-I-F-E-R

Key Insights

Popularity

Distinctive

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Numerology

Number 9

compassionate

Length

8 Letters

3 Vowels, 5 Consonants

Syllables

3 Syllables

Easy to pronounce

Jennifer Name Meaning & Origin

Origin & Sound

Jennifer is a girl name of English origin, meaning "Fair phantom, white wave, or white spirit". It is spelled with 8 letters — 3 vowels and 5 consonants. The name opens on a powerful note and closes with a dynamic one. Familiar short forms and variants include Jenny, Jen, Jennie and Jenna.

Popularity & Notable Bearers

Jennifer is a popular choice for parents in United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. Notable people named Jennifer include Jennifer Aniston (American actress, known for Friends) and Jennifer Lawrence (American Oscar-winning actress).

Numerology & Astrology

In numerology, Jennifer carries Life Path Number 9, linked to qualities like compassionate, humanitarian and wise. Its lucky numbers are 9, 18 and 27. Favourable associations include the colours red and pink, the days Tuesday and Thursday and the stone Red Coral. Astrologically, Jennifer aligns with the Capricorn sign — a Earth sign and ruled by Saturn. Those who share this name are often associated with traits such as Disciplined, Responsible and Ambitious. It is considered most compatible with Taurus and Virgo.

Global Popularity & International Usage

Numerology & Life Path Analysis

9

Life Path Number

Life Path 9: The Numerological Blueprint

"Old souls with universal love and a humanitarian spirit."

Core Numerological Traits:

compassionatehumanitarianwiseidealistic

Lucky Colors

Red, Pink

Lucky Days

Tuesday, Thursday

Power Gemstone

Red Coral

Astrological Profile & Zodiac Compatibility

capricorn

Sun Sign (Conscious Self)

ElementEarth
Ruling PlanetSaturn
Key TraitsDisciplined, Responsible, Ambitious
Compatible SignsTaurus, Virgo

capricorn

Moon Sign (Emotional Self)

Emotional SelfDisciplined, Ambitious, Reserved, Reliable

Astrological Compatibility

Most Compatible Zodiac Signs:

Taurus, Virgo share harmonic energy with capricorn, creating naturally aligned relationships and partnerships.

Challenging Pairings:

While Aries and Libra may present friction, diverse zodiac combinations often foster growth and mutual understanding.

Letter Analysis

J
First Letter
Cornerstone
naturepowerful
elementfire
rulingjupiter
r
Last Letter
Capstone
naturedynamic
elementfire
rulingsun

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Name Forms & Variations

Nicknames

Jenny

Short Forms

Jen

Pet Names

Jennie

Diminutives

Jenna

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Curated by Attaullah Siddiqui, Founder & Editor at Nurturepedia. Name meanings and origins are verified against authoritative etymology and historical naming references.