Jenůfa

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Grace, mercy
Popularity
The name Jenůfa is not very common outside of the Czech Republic, but it has gained some popularity among parents who are interested in unique and exotic names.

cartoon of the name Jenůfa
Cartoon of Jenůfa

Jenůfa Name meanings & History

Grace, mercy. 'Jenůfa', also known as 'Její pastorkyňa' ("Her Stepdaughter"), is an opera in three acts by Leoš Janáček based on the play 'Její pastorkyňa' by Gabriela Preissová. It was first performed at the National Theatre, Brno on 21 January 1904. Composed between 1896 and 1902, it is among the first operas written in prose. Jenůfa is often used as a first name for baby girls in the Czech Republic. It is a beautiful and feminine name that is associated with grace and mercy.

Zodiac Sign of Jenůfa: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jenůfa:

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

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

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

U: Utopia,Undermining,Universality,Unity,Understanding

F: Friendly,Festive,Fiery,Fun-loving

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

Jenůfa is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Upper Class name
  • a Urban name

Related Names to Jenůfa

Junia, June, Juna