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Christian Name Meaning & Origin Guide

Jeffry

God's peace

Pronunciation: JEH-free (/dʒɛfri/)

Boy Name Biblical origin Popularity 50
Meaning
God's peace
Origin
Biblical
Lucky Number
8
Lucky Day
(Monday)
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path
6
Popularity Score
50
Language
English, Greek, Latin
Lucky Colors: BlueGold

What does Jeffry mean?

Jeffry is an English name derived from the Old English 'Geoffrey' or 'Jefreí'. The name means 'God's peace' or 'ploughman'. In Latin, it is translated as 'Jovis gratus', meaning 'pleasing to Jupiter'. In Greek, it is translated as 'Gesthasios', meaning 'he who ploughs'.

Jeffry in other languages & scripts

Hebrew
יָפְרִי
מְקֹרוֹ: יָפְרִי, 'הַמְקֹר' - יפר
Greek
Ιεφριά
προέλευση: Ιεφριά, 'ο προέλευσης' - εφρία
Latin
Jeffry
origin: Jeffry, 'the origin' - Jeffrey
English
Jeffry
origin: derived from Hebrew 'yaphri', meaning 'God will increase' or 'to increase'

How to pronounce Jeffry

English pronunciation
JEH-free
Biblical pronunciation
yaphri
IPA notation
/dʒɛfri/

Numerology & personality

Jeffry is a loving, nurturing, and supportive person. They are also creative and artistic, with a deep appreciation for beauty.

Associated Traits
LoyalKindC = Courageous

Spiritual & cultural context

A name rooted in peace, faith, and determination.

Jeffry was a popular name in the Middle Ages, particularly in Europe, and was the name of several powerful and influential figures. One such person was Geoffrey Chaucer, the English poet who is considered the father of the English literary tradition. Another famous bearer of the name was Geoffrey of Monmouth, who wrote a influential and popular work of Arthurian romance called "Historia Regum Britanniae" (The History of the Kings of Britain). The name Jeffry continued to be popular throughout the modern era and is still used today.

Popularity of Jeffry by region

Region Country Score Year
Germany DE 32 2024
Italy IT 39 2024
Spain ES 56 2024

Names similar to Jeffry

Frequently asked questions about Jeffry

What does Jeffry mean?
Jeffry is an English name meaning 'God's peace'.
Is Jeffry a Christianity name?
Yes, Jeffry has historical and cultural significance in Christianity.
How to pronounce Jeffry?
JEFF-ry
Is Jeffry popular today?
Jeffry was a popular name in the Middle Ages and has seen a resurgence in recent years.
What is the origin of Jeffry?
Jeffry is an English name derived from the Old English 'Geoffrey' or 'Jefreí'.