Jenko

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
There are several theories about the etymology of the name Jenko. Some sources suggest it could be a diminutive form of Janez, which is the Slovenian version of John. Another theory suggests that it could come from the word 'jen' which means 'brave' or 'courageous' in Slovenian.
Popularity
It is difficult to pinpoint the exact popularity of the name Jenko, as it is not commonly used in many parts of the world. It is likely most popular in Slovenia and other nearby countries.

cartoon of the name Jenko
Cartoon of Jenko

Jenko Name meanings & History

There are several theories about the etymology of the name Jenko. Some sources suggest it could be a diminutive form of Janez, which is the Slovenian version of John. Another theory suggests that it could come from the word 'jen' which means 'brave' or 'courageous' in Slovenian. Jenko is most commonly used as a boy's name, although it could also work as a unisex name. It is often used in Slovenian families who want to honor their cultural heritage.

Zodiac Sign of Jenko: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jenko:

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

E: Exaggerate,Enliven,Enlighten,Expressive,Entertain,Environment

N: Nagging,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Neat,Nice,Nutrition,Nervous

K: Karate,Kundalini,Karma,Kind

O: Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsolete,Obsessive,Organized

Jenko is:

  • a Modern name
  • a Natural name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

It is difficult to find famous people with the name Jenko, either in Slovenia or elsewhere. However, the name has been used for several fictional characters, including Captain Jenko in the movie 21 Jump Street.

Related Names to Jenko

Jan, Janez, Janko, John.