Jet

The first name Jet is a variant of Jett and carries the meanings 'the Radiant' or 'the Jet Black.'

What does the name Jet mean?

Jet is a form of the name Jett and means 'the Radiant' or 'the Jet Black.' The origin of the name can be found in the English word 'jet,' which means both 'to radiate, to emit, to shoot forth' and 'jet black, a hard and black form of coal.' In the feminine context, Jet is used as a Dutch short form of Henriette ('the Mistress of the House') or Mariette ('the Beloved'). Additionally, Jet also refers to a jet aircraft.

Where does the name Jet come from?

The name Jet has both male and female roots and originates from English with the meaning 'the Radiant.' The English word 'jet' combines the terms for 'to radiate, to emit, to shoot forth' and 'jet black, a hard and black form of coal.' The languages in which the name appears include English, Dutch, and Netherlandic.

How do you pronounce Jet?

Dschett

Popularity

In Germany, Jet is a relatively rare name. In 2013, it ranked 3,619th on the list of the most common male first names. Jet's best ranking was in 2011, at 2,275th place. Between 2010 and 2024, the name was given about 20 times in Germany, placing it at 7,040th. In the last ten years, no child has received the name Jet anymore.

Famous people

• Jet (freedom fighter from 'Avatar: The Last Airbender')
• Jet Boeke (writer from the Netherlands)
• Jet Donald Laala (Indonesian football player)
• Jet Harris (English musician)
• Jet Jongeling (Dutch cyclist)
• Jet Li (Chinese actor)
• Jet Lowe (American photographer)
• Jet O'Rourke (Australian musician)
• Jet Qi Yi (Malaysian singer)