Jazz

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Jazz is a musical term that refers to a genre of music that originated in the African American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As a name, Jazz represents the lively, creative, and improvisational spirit of this musical genre. It is also associated with the personality traits of spontaneity, enthusiasm, and charisma.
Popularity
Jazz is not a very common name, but it has been steadily rising in popularity in recent years. According to the US Social Security Administration, Jazz ranked as the 7,334th most popular name for boys and the 6,110th most popular name for girls in 2020.

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Jazz Name meanings & History

Jazz is a musical term that refers to a genre of music that originated in the African American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As a name, Jazz represents the lively, creative, and improvisational spirit of this musical genre. It is also associated with the personality traits of spontaneity, enthusiasm, and charisma. Diminutive of Jazmine/Jasmine or Jazper/Jasper, or possibly given in reference to "jazz", the genre of music, or the English word jazz meaning "energy, excitement, excitability; very lively; of excellent quality, the genuine article". Jazz is suitable for both boys and girls, making it a great unisex name choice for parents looking for something unique and memorable. It can be used as a standalone name or as a nickname for names such as Jasmine, Jazlynn, or Jasper.

Zodiac Sign of Jazz: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jazz:

J: Justice,Journey,Joy,Judicial,Jester,Journal

A: Assertive,Action,Ambitious,Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive

Z: Zany,Zen,Zodiac,Zombie,Zigzag

Jazz is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There are several notable people with the first name Jazz, including Jazz Jennings, an American transgender advocate, and TV personality, and Jazz Cartier, a Canadian rapper.

2.) Jazz (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) jazzy

Other Forms: Jazze, Jazzee, Jazzy


3.) Jazz (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) short for Jasmine; flowering; high-spirited

Other Forms: Jas, Jassie, Jaz, Jazzi, Jazzie, Jazzle, Jazzy


4.) Jazz (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) jazz.

Other Forms: Jaze, Jazze, Jazzlee, Jazzman, Jazzmen, Jazzmin, Jazzmon, Jazztin, Jazzton, Jazzy


5.) Jazz (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) jazz.

Other Forms: Jaz, Jazee, Jazey, Jazi, Jazie, Jazy, Jazzee, Jazzey, Jazzi, Jazzie, Jazzy


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