Jennifer Geerlings-Simons
Surinamese physician and politician
1953 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Surinamese physician and politician
Born
September 5, 1953
Age
~73 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
physician, politician
SurinameBorn in Paramaribo
1953
Born in Paramaribo (1953-09-05)
2010
PositionChairman of the National Assembly of Suriname (2010–2020)
2025
PositionPresident of Suriname
Present
Age ~73
About
Jennifer Geerlings-Simons is a Surinamese politician and former physician who is serving as the eleventh president of Suriname since 16 July 2025. A member of the National Democratic Party (NDP), she has been the party's president since 2024.
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Who is Jennifer Geerlings-Simons?+
Jennifer Geerlings-Simons is a Surinamese politician and former physician who is serving as the eleventh president of Suriname since 16 July 2025. A member of the National Democratic Party (NDP), she has been the party's president since 2024.
What does the name Jennifer mean?+
The name Jennifer means "A female given name from Cornish.. Etymology: From -, from Gwynnever (cognate with Gwenhwyfar), from *Gwɨnnohuɨβar. Guinevere. Compare Irish Fionnbharr, Fionnabhair, which may be cognate. /ɡ/ to /d͡ʒ/? The Cornish would have been /ɡ/, no?}}". It is of English origin.
When was Jennifer Geerlings-Simons born?+
Jennifer Geerlings-Simons was born on September 5, 1953.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Cornish.. Etymology: From -, from Gwynnever (cognate with Gwenhwyfar), from *Gwɨnnohuɨβar. Guinevere. Compare Irish Fionnbharr, Fionnabhair, which may be cognate. /ɡ/ to /d͡ʒ/? The Cornish would have been /ɡ/, no?}}
The name Jennifer is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Cornish.. Etymology: From -, from Gwynnever (cognate with Gwenhwyfar), from *Gwɨnnohuɨβar. Guinevere. Compare Irish Fionnbharr, Fionnabhair, which may be cognate. /ɡ/ to /d͡ʒ/? The Cornish would have been /ɡ/, no?}}". It is traditionally a female name.
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Jennifer — September 5, 1953
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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