Gennaro
Italian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Gennaro
Gennaro derives from the Latin name Januarius, meaning "of January" or "pertaining to Janus," the Roman god of beginnings and doorways.
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Etymology
Gennaro derives from the Latin name Januarius, meaning "of January" or "pertaining to Janus," the Roman god of beginnings and doorways. The name is primarily used in Italian and Neapolitan cultures, with strong Catholic associations, particularly through Saint Januarius (San Gennaro), the patron saint of Naples whose feast day is celebrated on September 19.
Gennaro currently ranks #4,915 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1926.
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