ChristianGirlOther or unclear
Genevieve: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
جنیویو
Genovefa
What Genevieve means
The meaning of Genevieve (جنیویو) is disputed: the sources do not settle it. It is used as a Christian girl’s name. The details are below.
Genevieve at a glance
- Meaning
- Meaning disputed
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Other or unclear
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- jen-uh-veev
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 9
- First letter
- G · ج
Origin and history of Genevieve
Meaning disputed
The name of the patron saint of Paris; its derivation (perhaps 'woman of the race') is uncertain.
Base wordGaulish or Germanic Genovefa
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Genevieve
- Say it
- jen-uh-veev3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Genevieve
- Urdu
- جنیویو
- Original script
- Genovefa
- Other spellings
- Genoveva
- Known bearer
- St Genevieve of Paris
Sibling names for Genevieve
Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Genevieve.
- Asifآصفname of Solomon's minister; a wise counsellorBoyOther or unclear
- CasimirکاسیمیرMeaning disputedBoyOther or unclear
- DiegoڈیگوMeaning disputedBoyOther or unclear
- Gabrielگیبریلman of God; God is my strengthBoyHebrew
- GavinگیونMeaning disputedBoyCeltic
- Georgeجارجfarmer; worker of the earthBoyGreek
- Geraldجیرالڈspear-rulerBoyGermanic
- Gerardجیرارڈstrong with the spearBoyGermanic
Names like Genevieve
- GabriellaگیبریلاGod is my strengthGirlHebrew
- Gemmaجیماa gem; a jewelGirlLatin
- Georginaجارجیناfarmer; worker of the earthGirlGreek
- Gertrudeگرٹروڈspear strength; strong with the spearGirlGermanic
- GladysگلیڈسMeaning disputedGirlCeltic
- GloriaگلوریاgloryGirlLatin
- Graceگریسgrace; God's favourGirlLatin
- GwendolynگوینڈولنMeaning disputedGirlCeltic
Questions about the name Genevieve
What does the name Genevieve mean?
We found no entry for Genevieve in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning rather than repeat an unsourced one.
Is Genevieve a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Genevieve is a girl’s name.
Is Genevieve a Christian name?
Yes. Genevieve is used by Christian families. It is of Other or unclear origin. The name of the patron saint of Paris; its derivation (perhaps 'woman of the race') is uncertain.
How do you pronounce Genevieve?
Say it “jen-uh-veev”: 3 syllables.
How do you write Genevieve in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Genevieve is written جنیویو. In its original script: Genovefa.
What are other spellings of Genevieve?
Genevieve is also spelled Genoveva.
Who is a famous person named Genevieve?
St Genevieve of Paris
Is the meaning of Genevieve verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.