Genevieve
Genevieve (name) means a female first name from French, borne by the patron saint of Paris.
How to use Genevieve
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic French girl's name, associated with Paris's patron saint, Saint Genevieve.
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.".