Genevieve Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Genevieve

A French-sounding name Genevieve has roots in German or Celtic languages. The German “kenowefa” where “keno” from “kunja” meaning clan, family, or kin, and “wefa” meaning wife, may have been converted to Latin as “genoveva.” Thus, it could mean “woman of the race.” In Celtic, the name Genevieve translated to “white wave.”

Irrespective of its origins, the name Genevieve has a romantic flavor may be due to its Paris connection. After all, the patron saint of Paris is Saint Genevieve. Genoveva in German, Genowefa in Polish, and Genoveffa in Italian are some variations of the name Genevieve.

A central character in Ludwig Bemelmans’ picture book for children Madeline’s Rescue, Genevieve is the dog that rescues Madeline from the Seine river, and all the girls are fighting for it. The name also appears as the 400-year-old vampire Genevieve Dieudonne in the Warhammer series of books based on the Warhammer 40,000 game set in a dystopian science-fantasy universe. The hit TV series The Originals has a powerful witch named Genevieve, who first appears in the eleventh episode of the show’s first season.
In the hit comedy Rush Hour 3, an important character played by Noemie Lenoir is named Genevieve, a French burlesque dancer. The science fiction classic The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury points to the effect the name Genevieve can have.

In the 1953 comedy, Genevieve stars a 1904 Darracq as the title character. The story revolves around two couples who participate in a car rally, and Genevieve is the name of one of the cars. However, the most well-known Genevieve is perhaps Princess Genevieve, the protagonist in the animated film Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses. The name started to become popular in the 19th century and has seen rise and fall over the years.

Genevieve

Meaning Woman of the race

Gender Girl

Religion Christianity

Origin Germanic

Lucky Number 4

Syllables Four

Length 1 word, 9 letters, 5 vowels, 4 consonants

Type Long but moderately easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Genevieve?

Pronounced as jeh-nuh-veev

The way you pronounce a name can make all the difference.

Listen to the sound of the name Genevieve in German.

Famous People With The Name Genevieve

Genevieve BeacomAustralian baseball pitcher
Genevieve BlattAmerican judge and politician
Genevieve ChappellAmerican TV personality
Genevieve FeinsteinAmerican mathematician, cryptanalyst, NSA Hall of Honor recipient
Genevieve GorderAmerican TV host and interior designer
Genevieve PadaleckiAmerican actress
Genevieve SchatzAmerican singer
Genevieve HanneliusAmerican actress
Genevieve Dulude-De CellesCanadian film director
Genevieve AngelsonAmerican TV and film actress

Genevieve On The Popularity Chart

Since the 1980s, the popularity of Genevieve has grown immensely. The graphic representation below will give you more information about its popularity.

Popularity Over Time

Genevieve’s popularity started picking up in the late 90s, crossing the 500 mark for the first time in 1999. The graph steadily rose, reaching a peak of 1825 babies per million being named Genevieve in 2021.

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

The name Genevieve ranked 424 in 1980 and reached its lowest rank of 559 in 1991. However, the name has been growing in popularity since 1998 and ranked 155 in 2021.

Source: Social Security Administration

Genevieve On MomJunction Popularity Chart

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Names With Similar Sound As Genevieve

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Popular Sibling Names For Genevieve

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Boy Sibling Names For Genevieve

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Girl Sibling Names For Genevieve

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Other Popular Names Beginning With G

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Popular Songs On The Name Genevieve

Genevieve has a lyrical presence in various songs. Check them out here.

Song	Artist
Genevieve	Sugarland
Genevieve	Lucius
Genevieve - Unfinished	Jai Paul
Genevieve	The Brilliance
Genevieve !	Kamiyada+
Genevieve	Old Crow Medicine Show
Genevieve (The Whistle Song)	The 502s
Sweet Genevieve	Bing Crosby

Acrostic Poem On Genevieve

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Genevieve with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Glimmering like a star in the midnight sky.

Ethereal beauty, one in nature’s symphony.

Naughty yet nice, you personify that variety is the spice of life.

Energetic and enigmatic, eagerly embracing every new day.

Vibrant smile and personality, infecting the room with pure joy.

Imagination beyond compare, an inspiration for everyone you care.

Energetic life and relentless vigor.

Voyaging through life with grit and determination.

Everything refined is how you can be defined.

Genevieve’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name genevieve. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Kumbha (Aquarius)
Starting letters for Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi	G, S, SH
Representation	Water-bearer
Element	Air
Ruling body	Saturn
Quality	Fixed

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Dhanishta (Avittam)	Aquarius (0 to 6.40 degrees)	Mars	Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge, Gee
Satabhisha (Shatabhisham, Chathayam)	Aquarius (6.40 to 20 degrees)	Rahu	Go, Sa, Saa, Si, Su, Soo, See, Gau
Poorvabhadrapada (Purvabhadra, Pururuttathy)	Aquarius (20 to 30 degrees)	Jupiter	Se, So, Dha, Dhi, Di, Da, Daa, Dee

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Genevieve In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Genevieve in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Genevieve, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Genevieve	English	en
吉纳维夫	Chinese	zh-CN
GENEVIEVE	Hindi	hi
Genevieve	Spanish	es
Genevieve	French	fr
جينيفيف	Arabic	ar
genevieve	Bengali	bn
Genevieve	Portuguese	pt
Женевьева	Russian	ru
genevieve	Urdu	ur
Genevieve	Indonesian	id
Genevieve	German	de
ジュヌヴィエーブ	Japanese	ja
GENEVIEVE	Marathi	mr
జెనీవీవ్	Telugu	te
Genevieve	Turkish	tr
ஜெனிவிவ்	Tamil	ta
Genevieve	Vietnamese	vi
Genevieve	Tagalog	tl
제네비에브	Korean	ko
Genevieve	Hausa	ha
Genevieve	Swahili	sw
Genevieve	Javanese	jv
Genevieve	Italian	it
genevieve	Punjabi	pa
genevieve	Gujarati	gu
เจนีเวีย	Thai	th
ಜೆನೆವೀವ್	Kannada	kn
ጀኔቪቭ	Amharic	am
GENEVIEVE	Bhojpuri	bho
Genevieve	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Genevieve In Sign Languages

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Name Numerology For Genevieve

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Genevieve, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Numerologist Sidhharrth S Kumaar suggests, “Genevieve has a balanced energy of both introspections fueled by the letter G (ruled by number 7) and an ability to put thoughts into actions and words fueled by the letter E (ruled by number 5). This name has the potential to make a person self-made and grow based on their efforts. However, one needs to be cautious of sudden losses and treachery from people around and should practice extreme caution in managing their emotional well-being.”

Baby Name Lists Containing Genevieve

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Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Genevieve

Discover the presence of Genevieve in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
Genevieve	Die feurige Isabella, Genoveva, Kocamın sevgilisi, Különös kirándulás, La rivale di mia moglie, Nube de verano, O Dona Elvira, På vift med Genevieve, På weekend med Genevieve, Ta skandala tis Genevievis, Vauhtihirmut valloillaan, Τα σκάνδαλα της Γενεβιέβης, Женевьева, ジュヌヴィエーヴ	1953
Sweet Genevieve		1947

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Genevieve?

The name Genevieve means ‘woman of the race.’

2. What is the origin of the name Genevieve?

Genevieve has a Germanic origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Genevieve?

Genevieve is pronounced as jeh-nuh-veev.

4. Are there any notable namesakes or historical events associated with Genevieve?

Historically, the name is most famously associated with Saint Genèvieve of Paris, who led a prayer marathon that supposedly helped save Paris city from Attila’s Huns. In popular culture, some notable namesakes of Genevieve include Genevieve Cortese, an American actress known for her recurring roles in ‘Wildfire’ and ‘Supernatural’ TV series, and Genevieve Simard, a Canadian Olympic alpine skier and renowned helicopter pilot.

5. Are there any famous films, books, or works of art that feature the name Genevieve?

Genevieve is a fictional character from the young adult romance novel ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ by the American author Jenny Han. Further, Genevieve Mirren-Carter is a character portrayed by Mary Lynn Rajskub from the American sitcom ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine.’

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