French · Girl name
Genevieve
“woman of the race”
About the name Genevieve
The name Genevieve is of French origin, derived from the Old German name ‘Genovefa’, meaning ‘woman of the race’. It is associated with Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, who is credited with saving the city from invasion in the 5th century.
- Meaning
- woman of the race
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- jeh-NEH-veev(3 syl.)
Middle names for Genevieve
- Genevieve Marie
- Genevieve Elizabeth
- Genevieve Rose
- Genevieve Claire
- Genevieve Ann
- Genevieve Louise
Questions about Genevieve
- What does Genevieve mean?
- Genevieve is a French name meaning "woman of the race".
- How do you pronounce Genevieve?
- Genevieve is pronounced jeh-NEH-veev, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Genevieve?
- Variants of Genevieve include Geneviève.
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