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Origin: Celtic

Meaning: Garden, paradise; White phantom; Yahweh or God is gracious

Baby will have many meanings to inspire them with the name Jennalyn. This heavenly moniker is typically given to girls and is a combination of Jenna and the feminine suffix -lyn. Jenna has Arabic, Celtic, and Hebrew roots. In Arabic, Jenna derives from Jannah, which means “garden” or “paradise,” and features in the Qur’an multiple times. Jenna is also a variant of Jenny, which is a diminutive of both Jane and, more commonly, Jennifer. Jane stems from John, the anglicized version of Yochanan in Hebrew, signifying “Yahweh or God is gracious.” Jennifer, meanwhile, traces back to the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar or Guinevere, which comes from the Celtic terms windos and sēbros, translating to “white phantom.” Baby Jennalyn may develop an interest in all things spooky, such as ghost stories, ouija boards, and Halloween. Or perhaps they will focus on their faith. One thing for sure and certain is you’ll be in paradise once baby Jennalyn arrives.