Jef
Meaning of Jef
The name Jef is a male name with English origin. It is pronounced as "jef" (/dʒɛf/). A variation of this name is Jeff. In the United States of America, it has been given to newborn boys since at least the 1950s. While its popularity peaked in the 1960s and 1970s, it has remained a moderately used name throughout the years. Jef carries no specific associations or meanings beyond being a diminutive form of Jeffrey or Jeffery, both of which have Germanic origins meaning "peaceful ruler." It is a simple and timeless choice for parents looking for a strong yet familiar name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as jef (/dʒɛf/)
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Notable People Named Jef
| Jef Raskin was an American human-computer interface expert known for initiating the Macintosh project at Apple. |
| Jef Ulburghs was a Belgian priest and politician known for his activism in advocating for the rights of miners, steelworkers, migrants, political refugees, and the Third World, as well as for his international recognition as a peace activist. |
| Jef McAllister - J.F.O. 'Jef' McAllister is an American journalist, author, and lawyer, known for his role as the former London Bureau Chief of TIME Magazine and as the Managing Partner of McAllister Olivarius, an international law firm. |
| Jozef Adriaan Anna Geeraerts, also known as Jef Geeraerts, was a renowned Belgian writer. |
| Jef Aerts is a Belgian writer known for his children's and youth literature. |
| Jef Neve is a renowned Belgian jazz and classical music pianist and composer. |
| Jef Van Damme has been a Member of the Parliament of the Brussels-Capital Region for the Socialistische Partij Anders since 7 June 2009. |
