Nordic · Boy name
Jensen
“son of Jens”
About the name Jensen
Jensen is a patronymic surname and given name of Danish origin, meaning ‘son of Jens’. Jens itself is a Danish form of Johannes, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning ‘God is gracious’. The name Jensen is commonly found in Denmark and among people of Danish descent. A notable bearer is Jensen Ackles, an American actor recognized for his role in the television series ‘Supernatural’. The use of Jensen as a given name in English-speaking countries is a more recent development.
- Meaning
- son of Jens
- Origin
- Nordic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- YEN-sen(2 syl.)
Middle names for Jensen
- Jensen Michael
- Jensen Alexander
- Jensen James
- Jensen William
- Jensen Thomas
Questions about Jensen
- What does Jensen mean?
- Jensen is a Nordic name meaning "son of Jens".
- How do you pronounce Jensen?
- Jensen is pronounced YEN-sen, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Jensen?
- Variants of Jensen include Jenson.
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