Name:
Jenna
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Welsh
Meaning:
Jenna is a diminutive of Jennifer. Jennifer is ultimately derived from Guinevere. Guinevere originates in Welsh language and means "woman of white magic". This was the name of a legendary character in Arthurian legends. She was the wife of King Arthur and a lover of Sir Lancelot, Arthur's chief knight. Throughout history, Guinevere was an inspiration for many plays, songs and films. As a feminine given name Jennifer has been used in the English-speaking countries since the 20th century and nowadays is one of the most popular given names in the United States.
Pronunciation:
JEN-É™
The Five Elements:
Water
Also Spelled Like...:
Jen
Jena
Jenah
Jennah
Jennifer
Famous Jenna:
Jenna Elfman : actress
Jenna Jameson : actress
Jenna Dewan : actress
Jenna Fischer : actress
Jenna Mammina : jazz artist
Jenna McKnight : writer
Jenna Ushkowitz : actress