Jalen Name Meaning
The name Jalen comes from African American roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Jalen below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Jalen Name Meaning
African American (Modern)An invented name. In America it was popularized in the 1990s by basketball player Jalen Rose (1973-), whose name was a combination of those of his father James and maternal uncle Leonard.
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