Names Yennefer

Yennefer

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Yennefer is believed to be derived from the Slavic words 'jen', which means 'fair' and 'fer', which means 'together'. Therefore, Yennefer can be interpreted as 'fair together' or 'companion'.
Pronunciation
The correct pronunciation of Yennefer is 'yen-eh-fer'.
YEN-e-fer
Popularity
Yennefer is still a relatively rare name in most parts of the world. It is not ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States or the United Kingdom.

cartoon of the name Yennefer
Cartoon of Yennefer

Yennefer Name meanings & History

The name Yennefer is believed to be derived from the Slavic words 'jen', which means 'fair' and 'fer', which means 'together'. Therefore, Yennefer can be interpreted as 'fair together' or 'companion'. In the fantasy series The Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski (and the TV series adaptation), Yennefer is a powerful mage who, embittered by a cutthroat and ungracious society, leaves the Brotherhood of Northern Mages and goes rogue. Sapkowski likely based her name on the Polish pronunciation of Jennifer. Yennefer is primarily used as a baby girl name.

Zodiac Sign of Yennefer: Yin/Yang Capricorn

Synonyms of Yennefer:

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

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

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

F: Fun-loving,Festive,Friendly,Fiery

R: Resourceful,Reason,Rational,Restless

Yennefer is:

  • a Common name
  • a Formal name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

The name Yennefer gained fame when it was used as the name of a character in the popular video game and book series, The Witcher. The character Yennefer of Vengerberg is a powerful sorceress who is known for her striking beauty and fierce personality.