Ginevra
Italian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ginevra
Ginevra is the Italian form of Guinevere, derived from the Welsh name Gwynhwyfar, meaning "fair one" or "white wave" (from Welsh *gwyn* "fair/white" and *hwyfar* possibly related to "wave").
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Etymology
Ginevra is the Italian form of Guinevere, derived from the Welsh name Gwynhwyfar, meaning "fair one" or "white wave" (from Welsh *gwyn* "fair/white" and *hwyfar* possibly related to "wave"). The name is primarily used in Italian and English-speaking cultures, with historical significance as the name of King Arthur's queen in Arthurian legend, and notably borne by Renaissance figure Ginevra de' Benci, subject of a famous Leonardo da Vinci portrait.
Ginevra currently ranks #6,634 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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