Genevieve
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Genevieve
Genevieve derives from the Latin name Genovefa, composed of "geno" (family/clan) and "vefa" (woman), meaning "woman of the family" or "of the race of women." The name is primarily used in French and English-speaking Christian cultures, with particular prominence in France due to Saint Genevieve (422–512), the patron saint of Paris who is venerated for her role in protecting the city during the Frankish siege.
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Etymology
Genevieve derives from the Latin name Genovefa, composed of "geno" (family/clan) and "vefa" (woman), meaning "woman of the family" or "of the race of women." The name is primarily used in French and English-speaking Christian cultures, with particular prominence in France due to Saint Genevieve (422–512), the patron saint of Paris who is venerated for her role in protecting the city during the Frankish siege.
Genevieve currently ranks #148 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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