Gender Feminine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /d͡ʒə.ˈniː.və/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Possibly a shortened form of Genevieve. It could also be inspired by the name of the city in Switzerland. It has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the 19th century.

Related Names

Rootskunją + wībą
DiminutiveNeva

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Entry updated October 11, 2012