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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Supplanter, from Jacob (Hebrew Ya'aqov)
- Origin
- Danish (form of Jacob)
- Pronunciation
- YEP-peh
Jeppe is a Danish form of Jacob, pronounced YEP-peh. It carries the same Hebrew roots as Jacob, from Ya'aqov, meaning "supplanter." If you like the familiar, much-loved Jacob but want something with a distinctly Scandinavian sound, Jeppe offers a short, two-syllable alternative.
Meaning & Origin of Jeppe
Meaning: Supplanter, from Jacob (Hebrew Ya'aqov).
Origin: Danish (form of Jacob).
How to Pronounce Jeppe
YEP-pehIPA /ˈjɛpə/
Popularity of Jeppe
Jeppe does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Jeppe mean?
Supplanter, from Jacob (Hebrew Ya’aqov).
How do you pronounce Jeppe?
Jeppe is pronounced YEP-peh (IPA: /ˈjɛpə/).
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