Jellinek Explained

Jellinek is a Germanized variant of the Czech name Jelínek meaning "little deer" (diminutive of jelen). When used as a kinnui, it refers to the Biblical allusion to Naphtali.^[1] Notable people with the surname include:

• Adolf Jellinek (1821–1893), an Austrian rabbi and scholar.
  • Emil Jellinek (1853–1918), an automobile entrepreneur, son of Adolf
    • Mercédès Jellinek (1889–1929), daughter of Emil Jellinek, who named the Mercedes car marquee after
  • Max Hermann Jellinek (1868–1938), son of Adolf Jellinek
  • Georg Jellinek (1851–1911), jurist, son of Adolf Jellinek
• E. Morton Jellinek (1890–1963) a psychologist and researcher into alcoholism
• George Jellinek (1919–2010), broadcaster, expert in classical music, especially vocal

Notes and References

1. http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Gen%2049.21 Genesis 49:21