♂ Name Jens

Q: What does the name Jens mean?

Jens means 'Yahweh is gracious' and 'Yahweh is merciful' (from Hebrew 'yo/יֹו', abbreviation of 'yeho/יְהוֹ' = referring to the Hebrew God + 'ḥanán/חָנַן' = to show favor/to be gracious).

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Jens is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Jens come from?

Jens is a Danish, Faroese and Frisian short form of Johannes, which derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן).

What does the name Jens mean?

Jens means “Yahweh is gracious” and “Yahweh is merciful” (from Hebrew “yo/יֹו”, abbreviation of “yeho/יְהוֹ” = referring to the Hebrew God + “ḥanán/חָנַן” = to show favor/to be gracious).

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Popularity of the name Jens

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