Jenkins name - Meaning of Jenkins

Jenkins name - Meaning of Jenkins

Gender

Masculine

Lucky Number

1

Usage

Hebrew

Pronounced

JEN-kinz

Jenkins Meaning

Jenkins is a variant of Jankin, ultimately derived from John. John originates in Hebrew language and means "God is merciful". It has been one of the most popular masculine given names over centuries, and in different spellings all over the world. Throughout history it was borne by numerous kings, princes, emperors, popes and saints, the most famous being John the Baptist and John the Apostle. More recently, the famous bearers include John F. Kennedy and John Lennon.