Jeff
/dzhehf/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Jeff is a English name meaning "God's peace". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Jeff is a diminutive of Jeffrey. Jeffrey originates from the Old French Jeuffroi, which is derived from the Germanic elements *gauja- meaning "district, region" and *frithu meaning "peace".
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic dzhehf
IPA d͡ʒɛf
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dzhehf. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Jeff
- · Jeff Bridges - Actor
- · Jeff Bezos - Businessman
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