"Jax" meaning in English

See Jax in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Shortened from Jackson, Jaxon or fanciful spelling of the surname Jacks. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Jackson}} Jackson, {{m|en|Jaxon}} Jaxon, {{m|en|Jacks}} Jacks Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Jax
  1. A male given name transferred from the surname. Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names
    Sense id: en-Jax-en-name-Vj3AlNl- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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