Jens
/JEHNZ/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Jens is a English name meaning "God is gracious". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, BE, BG. The name Jens originates as a short form of Johannes, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic JEHNZ
IPA ˈdʒɛnz
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as JEHNZ. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Jens
- · Jens Stoltenberg - Secretary General of NATO
- · Jens Lehmann - German Football Goalkeeper
- · Jens Voigt - German Cyclist
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