Genevieve
6 synonyms for Genevieve, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A female first name from French, borne by the patron saint of Paris.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From the French Geneviève, ultimately from Latin Genovefa — possibly Germanic in origin, from words meaning "kin" and "woman," or possibly Celtic, from a root meaning "family" or "clan."
Full origin of Genevieve →Frequently asked questions
What does “Genevieve” mean?
The word “Genevieve” means a female first name from French, borne by the patron saint of Paris. In plain terms, a classic French girl's name, associated with Paris's patron saint, Saint Genevieve.
How do you pronounce “Genevieve”?
“Genevieve” is pronounced JEHN-ih-veev (/ˈdʒɛn.ɪˌviːv/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “Genevieve”?
“Genevieve” is a name.
Where does the word “Genevieve” come from?
The word “Genevieve” comes from Latin. From the French Geneviève, ultimately from Latin Genovefa — possibly Germanic in origin, from words meaning "kin" and "woman," or possibly Celtic, from a root meaning "family" or "clan.".
