Geffen

Geffen is a name that can refer to different subjects, including a surname, a major American record label, and several geographic locations in Europe. The most widely known bearer of the name is David Geffen, born in 1939, an American businessman, film producer, and philanthropist who founded Geffen Records.

Geffen Records is an American record label founded in 1980 by David Geffen. It became one of the leading rock and pop labels of the late 20th century, releasing albums by artists such as Guns N’ Roses, Nirvana, and Aerosmith. The label was owned by MCA Records for a period and later became part of the Universal Music Group, with the Geffen imprint continuing to release new material under UMG.

Geffen is also a geographic toponym used for several places in Europe, including villages in Germany and the Netherlands. These places are small municipalities or communities and are not associated with the record label or its founder.

The name may appear in other contexts as well, including as a surname for individuals in various professions.