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Jensen

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Name — A Scandinavian surname and given name, meaning "son of Jens" (a Danish form of John).

Etymology

Borrowed from Danish Jensen.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Jensen” mean?

The word “Jensen” means a Scandinavian surname and given name, meaning "son of Jens" (a Danish form of John).

How do you pronounce “Jensen”?

“Jensen” is pronounced JEHN-suhn (/ˈd͡ʒɛnsən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Jensen” in a sentence?

Here is “Jensen” used in a sentence: “Jensen worked as a mechanic in his father's garage.”

What part of speech is “Jensen”?

“Jensen” is a name.

Is “Jensen” a common word?

“Jensen” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Is Jensen a first name or a surname?

Jensen is used as both a surname and a given name. It originated as a Scandinavian surname before also becoming popular as a first name.

What does 'son of Jens' signify in the origin of the surname Jensen?

The surname Jensen follows the Scandinavian patronymic naming pattern, where '-sen' means 'son of.' So Jensen literally signifies 'son of Jens,' with Jens being a Danish form of the name John.

Is Jensen a Scandinavian name?

Yes, Jensen originated as a Scandinavian surname, formed from the given name Jens with the patronymic suffix meaning 'son of.'

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