Ginobili
Italian · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Ginobili
The name 'Ginobili' is an Italian surname derived from the given name "Ginobio," a variant of "Ginoveffa" or "Genoveffa," ultimately from the Germanic name "Genovefa," meaning "woman of the race" or "tribe woman." It is primarily used in Italian culture, particularly in the regions of Marche and Umbria, with no specific religious association, though it is most common among Roman Catholic families; notable historical context includes the Argentine basketball legend Manu Ginóbili, who brought the name global recognition.
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Etymology
The name 'Ginobili' is an Italian surname derived from the given name "Ginobio," a variant of "Ginoveffa" or "Genoveffa," ultimately from the Germanic name "Genovefa," meaning "woman of the race" or "tribe woman." It is primarily used in Italian culture, particularly in the regions of Marche and Umbria, with no specific religious association, though it is most common among Roman Catholic families; notable historical context includes the Argentine basketball legend Manu Ginóbili, who brought the name global recognition.
Ginobili currently ranks #9,461 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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