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Genevieve
JEHN-ih-veev
Genevieve (name) means a female first name from French, borne by the patron saint of Paris.
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A female first name from French, borne by the patron saint of Paris.
"Her name was Genevieve. A classy name and she was a classy woman or had been, not long ago;"
— Joyce Carol Oates, Carthage (2014)
How to use Genevieve
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic French girl's name, associated with Paris's patron saint, Saint Genevieve.
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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."
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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.".
