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Genevieve

Girl · French · Long name

Meaning
Tribe woman, white wave

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
JEN-uh-veev
Origin
French

From French, of debated Celtic and Germanic origin; the patron saint of Paris.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: French, Celtic

Commonly used in: United States, France, United Kingdom

Also recorded as Girl.

Alternate spellings

  • GenovevaSpanish / Italian

    Romance-language form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Saint Genevieve

    c. 419–512

    Patron saint of Paris, credited with saving the city from Attila the Hun.

    Reference

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, French Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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