New birth or mother of the new
A modern name likely constructed from the Latin prefix 'je-' (new) and 'nova' (new), or as a variation of the Hebrew name Jehovah. It gained significant cultural recognition through its use in Japanese media as a name for a powerful, primordial entity. In a modern context, it is often chosen for its celestial sound and unique, powerful resonance.
Less common today
Jenova isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,729 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
An extraterrestrial life-form and central antagonist figure · Final Fantasy VII
