Jefferson
/dzhehfɚsuhn/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Jefferson is a English name meaning "Son of Geof, son...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh. English; derived from Jeffrey + -son (meaning "son of"). Jeffrey originates from Germanic elements: "frid" (peace) and "gawi" (territory or rule).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic dzhehfɚsuhn
IPA d͡ʒɛfɚsən
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dzhehfɚsuhn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Jefferson
- · Thomas Jefferson - 3rd U.S. President
- · Jefferson Airplane - Rock Band
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