Jennie

Syllable breakdown

Name meaning and origin

Origin

Korean

Meaning

a Korean feminine name used in both its English form — as adopted during Korea's heavy exposure to English-language education during the American influence in the post-1945 period — and as a rendering of Korean names; made internationally famous by Kim Jennie, also known simply as Jennie, a member of BLACKPINK whose solo single SOLO became one of the most-streamed K-pop songs by a solo artist; the use of English names alongside Korean names is a widespread practice in South Korea, particularly among those with international education or career exposure, and in the entertainment industry where English names ease communication with international audiences; as a cultural phenomenon the K-pop industry has made English-Korean hybrid naming a globally recognised practice

Gender

female

Also spelled

Jenny, Jeni